KORINE’s new wave offering "A Flame in the Dark" dives into emotional wreckage with haunted clarity

KORINE’s new wave offering "A Flame in the Dark" dives into emotional wreckage with haunted clarity

Korine’s A Flame in the Dark, dropped on March 28, 2025, via Born Losers Records. It’s a synth-pop release built on contrasts: driving beats with heavy-hearted themes, catchy melodies with lyrics that spiral into anxiety, detachment, and acceptance. The Philadelphia-based duo—Morgy Ramone and Trey Frye—have leaned further into the dichotomy they’ve been shaping since their early releases, pushing their ‘dark pop’ sound into a tighter, colder spa…