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If nothing else, 2024 has been an incredible year for electronic music. Across its gamut, no other genre this year experienced the same level of innovation and consistency, with perfectly polished releases from acts like Salute, 2hollis, and Bassvictim dominating headlines all year. In spite of this, electronic music’s most significant contributors are without a doubt its burgeoning acts, a handful of genre-warping pioneers getting ready for an imminent takeover of our eyes and ears in the new year. Among them, is a young producer and artist named Intentions.

Having released two albums and a flurry of genreless singles in their wake, few artists captivated my attention this year like Michigan’s Intentions. His newest single “pastfears” is a perfect example as to why, with his effortless fusion of hyperpop, dreampop, digicore, and futuristic cloud rap stylistics dominating my headphones more and more as with each new release. Though it’s truly impossible to succinctly describe the many aural influences and sounds at play in Intentions’ music, you could describe his music as being a sacred lovechild of Cashmere Cat, 100 gecs, and brakence. What sets him apart, however, is his clear affinity for clever songwriting and catchy melodies.

A true musical powerhouse, much of Intentions’ music has him as the sole person touching it, from the moment it’s performed to the final second it’s mastered. In doing so, tracks like “pastfears” are instilled with his signature sound at every turn. Hard-hitting bass signals, dulcet synth melodies, and vocal chops all work in tandem to communicate one central idea—Intentions is an artist whose prominence is not just likely, it’s inevitable.

With more music likely slated for the near future, now might be your last chance to claim your “I was here early” badge, but fear not. Now is the perfect opportunity to jump into Intentions, just in time for your Spotify wrapped to look like you’ve been a day one since day one.

Watch the “pastfears” video below: