Los Angeles’ own Hunter Daily returns with Claw Marks, a sophomore EP that places her firmly among the new generation of confessional pop storytellers. Across six tracks, she transforms heartbreak into something luminous, layering soaring vocals over productions that shift between glistening folk touches and polished pop choruses.
The project introduces two new singles, Video Games and Wedding Season, each one highlighting a different side of her songwriting. The former is cheeky and instantly addictive, a tongue-in-cheek breakup anthem that flips frustration into sharp, playful metaphors. It’s the kind of track that feels tailor-made for screaming along in your bedroom or on the way to a night out. Wedding Season, on the other hand, slows things down and leans into vulnerability, capturing the moments we postpone the inevitable by finding excuses to stay when we know we should go.
Elsewhere, Claw Marks, the title track, stands as the emotional centerpiece, its honesty cutting deep without losing its shimmering surface. Dead End reflects on slipping back into toxic cycles, while Hope For The Best lives in the denial stage, and Cowboy’s Gonna Ride accepts that change can’t be forced. Together, they form a narrative arc of heartbreak in all its messy, complicated phases.
Since her 2023 debut Die In LA, Hunter has been carving out her space with a voice that’s both delicate and fearless. With Claw Marks, she proves she’s not just one to watch, but one to stay. A record that feels equally intimate and universal, Hunter Daily’s Claw Marks is a reminder that even the deepest wounds can turn into songs worth holding on to.