Alaskan artist Laskii is a captivating and undeniable presence in the lo-fi indie scene. Armed with a unique style that sees the raw, confessional spirit of emo meet the dreamy, hazy soundscapes of bedroom pop. Their latest single, ‘Recycled Patterns New Mistakes’, isn't just a track; it’s an electric-feeling self-help manual, steeped in melancholy but ultimately uplifting. It’s the kind of music that hits like a late-night epiphany you weren’t ready for but desperately needed.
Laskii’s sound drifts compellingly between shoegaze textures, alt-pop hooks, and intimate, tape-hiss confessionals. This new release focuses on the deeply personal, a philosophy the artist lives by, centered on cyclical rebirth, or the ‘Ouroboros swallowing its tail’. The work confronts repetitive emotional loops, not just identifying them but actively turning the subsequent wreckage into something transformative and beautiful. It's a reclaiming of identity, a refusal to remain stuck in a version of yourself sculpted by someone else's expectations and actions.
The song is based on a key moment of self-preservation. The new single was written during a tough time when a close relationship had turned into frustrating silence. It talks about a time when real communication became difficult and where honesty seemed out of reach. The line "I don't want to beg you to stay" comes up again and again and perfectly sums up all the chaos and turmoil. It captures a moment of clear realisation that a healthy relationship shouldn't require begging, making your own world smaller, or giving up your own stability for someone else.
Instead of staying rooted in an unfulfilling dynamic, ‘Recycled Patterns New Mistakes’ is an emotional liberation. It’s a sonic step towards valuing one’s own heart, growth, and time. As the lyrics trace themes of ‘clipped wings’ and ‘fading colours’, the song reflects the painful, yet vital, moment when you recognise a destructive pattern and consciously choose not to repeat it. It's about finding clarity in the emotional grey area and, crucially, allowing yourself to breathe again, even if breaking the loop hurts.
For sharp-eared fans, there's a subtle, literary 'easter egg' woven into the lyrics: a nod to composer Echo the Savage. This detail ties into the song’s deeper world of echoes, repetition, and emotional resonance, grounding the track with an extra layer of meaning. Ultimately, this release is Laskii reclaiming their narrative and their voice. It's a gorgeous and gritty meditation on letting go, levelling up emotionally, and remembering that choosing yourself is never the wrong mistake to make.
You can stream the new single above via Bandcamp, and for more updates, be sure to connect with Laskii on Instagram and Bandcamp.
