“Remedy” Is a Stunning Prelude to Joey Miceli’s Next Evolution

Joey Miceli’s return with “Remedy,” featuring dark-pop powerhouse LEXXE, is nothing short of electrifying. With his sophomore album Pretenders looming on the horizon, this first single sets the emotional and sonic tone for what’s to come: a fearless, unfiltered exploration of identity, betrayal, and the masks we wear. Remedy is at once intimate and colossal—a raw confession wrapped in a pop-noir storm.

What stands out immediately is the song’s emotional core. Co-written with Abigayle Oakley, Remedy takes the decay of a one-sided relationship and renders it as high drama. The production, lush with brooding synths and searing guitars, is cinematic without ever losing its humanity. You can tell every note was built to support the story—of pain, of realization, of letting go not just of someone, but of illusions.

Miceli’s voice glides between fragility and fury, delivering each lyric with the kind of sincerity that defines his work. There’s a sharp intimacy to his performance, like he’s whispering secrets to you through the speakers. And then comes LEXXE—an eruption of defiance, her energy slicing through the song’s tension like lightning. Her arrival doesn’t just elevate the track; it transforms it.

Together, they create a duality that perfectly embodies the themes of Pretenders. It’s not just about heartbreak—it’s about the stories we tell ourselves to keep holding on, and the strength it takes to stop pretending. Remedy isn’t clean or polished in its emotion; it’s gloriously messy and real, a sonic representation of unraveling and rebuilding.

“Sometimes that pain can be so massive,” Miceli shares. “I was more invested in people who couldn’t reciprocate. I knew once I reimagined the song with Santino, I heard LEXXE on it. I’m so lucky she was excited to bring it to life with me.”

With Remedy, Joey Miceli plants his flag as an artist unafraid to be vulnerable, and more importantly, unafraid to evolve. This track isn’t just a release—it’s a reckoning. And if it’s any indication of what’s coming on Pretenders, we’re in for something unforgettable.

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