Portraits of Tracy announces her forthcoming EP Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate A: MTV! with the release of ‘Caught In A Jam’, a wonderfully eccentric slice of retro-futurist pop that feels like stepping into a technicolour world all of its own. Drawing inspiration from everything from late-’70s new wave to vintage sci-fi aesthetics, the track showcases an artist unafraid to follow her imagination wherever it leads.

Driven largely by punchy synths, ‘Caught In A Jam’ twists and turns in unexpected directions, constantly keeping listeners on their toes. Quirky, theatrical and bursting with personality, the song embraces its playful spirit from start to finish, while never losing sight of its infectious sense of fun. The accompanying DIY visualiser perfectly complements the track’s charm, leaning into kitschy space-age imagery and proving that creativity often shines brightest when it’s allowed to be a little rough around the edges.

Above all else, ‘Caught In A Jam’ radiates joy. There’s a sense that Portraits of Tracy is creating exactly the music she wants to make, without compromise or concern for convention. The result is a delightfully offbeat introduction to her upcoming EP and a reminder that sometimes the most memorable songs are the ones brave enough to be a little strange.