From the moment ‘now it doesn’t matter’ opens with an ethereal breeze of melancholy, Natalee Gallo demonstrates her cultivated approach to fusing folk sensibilities with a cinematic dream pop aesthetic. This single only gathers visceral steam as the instrumental and vocal hooks ache with conflicted, confessional sincerity, allowing the track to breathe in a raw, human way.
Not only is it an immersive panorama of intensely personal yet universally resonant pain, but it also serves as a powerful testament to Gallo’s authenticity. Rather than simply trailing the trends, Gallo incorporates subtle folky tinges that accentuate the avant-garde balladry, giving her sound a distinctive edge while still retaining a current appeal. It’s a scintillatingly stylised diary entry turned forward-thinking pop piece, brimming with enough soul to stand out on any contemporary playlist.
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gallo has built her emerging indie presence around her sound which reveals her fascination with intertwining pop, synth, and folk elements. In 2025, Gallo intends to share three more singles, potentially culminating in an EP, as she seeks to widen her audience and highlight the eclectic influences driving her project.
now it doesn’t matter is available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast