After dropping two full-length projects this year (pretty and yustyna), Artemas shows no signs of slowing down. His newest track, "how could u love somebody like me?" follows the momentum of many of his other songs by gaining traction on TikTok. While many artists who go viral on TikTok struggle to sustain their success, Artemas has expertly turned his breakout track “if u think I'm pretty” into a full-blown career within the alt-dark-pop space.

"how could u love somebody like me?" features pitched-up vocals, a heavy sub-bass, and punchy drums that set the stage for Artemas to dive deep into themes of vulnerability, self-doubt, and the complexities of a tumultuous relationship. Lines like “And though you try, you could never fix me / I know you wanna believe / I couldn't hurt somebody so sweet / But, baby, won’t you rot with me?” capture a raw emotional conflict as he grapples with his own perceived unworthiness of love, while simultaneously being drawn into the intense push-pull of a love that thrives on both passion and pain.

With this latest release, fans are left wondering: will we get a third album in 2024? We’re already on the edge of our seats!

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