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Trigger Warning
Multifaceted singer-songwriter, artist, musician, and producer Party Nails—aka Elana Carroll—has returned with her gripping new single, “Trigger Warning,” released via Eye Knee Records. This noir-electropop track pulses with synthwave energy, evoking the moody brilliance of Kavinsky’s “Nightcall,” the atmospheric allure of Chromatics, and the brooding intensity of The Weeknd. Yet, it’s unmistakably Party Nails: a sonic tapestry that weaves raw emotion into an immersive, accessible soundscape.
At its core, “Trigger Warning” is a survivor’s story. Singing from the perspective of someone processing an abusive relationship, Carroll’s verses confront injury and pain with unflinching honesty while celebrating endurance and triumph.
The standout lyric, “you’re gonna keep on rising / with the morning sun,” captures her signature ability to hold space for opposing emotional forces—despair and hope, darkness and light—within a single, resonant breath. It’s a testament to her artistry, blending vulnerability with a defiant, uplifting spirit.
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Party Nails’ journey to this moment is as eclectic as her sound. Before she became the noir-synthpop powerhouse praised by outlets like PAPER, Billboard, and Paste, Elana Carroll was a guitar-slinging tween in Chatham, New York, playing open mics and tinkering with GarageBand at home. That early love for music technology laid the foundation for her DIY ethos, which still drives her work today. She operates Top Coat, her Los Angeles recording studio, where she records, produces, and mixes for herself and other artists.
Her official debut came in 2015 with the track “Break,” premiered on Neon Gold’s iconic blog, signaling the arrival of a fresh voice in the indie-electropop scene. By 2017, her first tour supporting PVRIS and Lights cemented a devoted fanbase, drawn to live performances that channel the commanding presence of Madonna, the fiery energy of Hayley Williams, and the introspective grit of Sheryl Crow. Since then, her music—streamed millions of times—has found its way into movies and TV shows like Glass, Girls, The L Word: Generation Q, Nancy Drew, and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, as well as Spotify Editorial playlists like Fresh Finds and Undercurrents.
Carroll’s versatility shines beyond her solo work. In 2020, she penned “Rockin’ on the Rag,” a period-pride anthem for Loren Bouchard’s animated series Central Park on Apple TV+, and wrote and produced the Le Tigre-inspired “Supernatural” for feminist rock duo Deap Vally. Her voice has also graced tracks by artists like LŪN, Urban Heat, Battle Tapes, MitiS, and Getter, proving her range as a collaborator.
Pillow Talk: A New Chapter
“Trigger Warning” serves as the lead single for Party Nails’ long-awaited third album, Pillow Talk. Founded by musicians Holly Miranda and Amb. Parsley, with Elissa Young at the helm, Eye Knee Records is a fitting home for Carroll’s boundary-pushing creativity. The album promises to expand on the emotional depth and sonic innovation that define her catalog, and if “Trigger Warning” is any indication, fans are in for a treat.
Next up, Party Nails is hitting the road, supporting Bad Bad Hats on a Midwest and Western U.S. tour. Her live shows—equal parts electrifying and intimate—remain a cornerstone of her artistry, offering fans a front-row seat to her evolution.
With “Trigger Warning,” Party Nails continues to carve out a space where complex emotions find a home in shimmering synths and driving beats. It’s a song that doesn’t shy away from the shadows but insists on rising toward the light—a perfect encapsulation of an artist who’s spent a decade building a career as fearless as it is heartfelt. Keep an eye on Party Nails as Pillow Talk approaches; this is just the beginning of her next chapter.
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