Daniel Alspach steps into 2026 with “Round & Round,” a late-night cruiser of a song, built for empty roads, glowing dashboards, and thoughts that just won’t sit still. Hailing from Fostoria, Ohio, Alspach teams up with Italian producer Marco “Esof” Moscetti, and the transatlantic link pays off, with an airy, weightless atmosphere that lets Daniel’s vocals shine without ever feeling overworked. It’s introspective pop-rap with an emotional core that balances melancholy and movement in equal measure, and it also hints at the emotional range waiting on his upcoming album Have a Happy Day.
“Round & Round” opens in a haze, with relaxed music, hanging in the air like smoke in a quiet room. Daniel’s high, slightly nasal voice slips in gently, unforced and reflective, instantly setting a meditative tone. You can feel the gist of the wakefulness amidst the dead hours of the night that brings forth a familiar mental loop where memories, regrets, and hopes collide in the obscurity of the murk. As the track unfolds, the beat drops in steadily, nudging the song from introspection into motion. The rhythm makes your head nod before you even realize you’re moving.
Lyrically, the track plays with emotional escapism. It can feel like a hazy recollection of a wild night with an ex, or just as easily like an existential spiral where music becomes the only exit. That duality is where the song really hits. Influences from Lil Peep and Juice WRLD show up in the vulnerability, while the atmospheric ambition nods to Bowie and Pink Floyd, especially in how the production creates space rather than filling every corner.
What makes “Round & Round” stand out is its balance. It doesn’t drown in sadness, nor does it chase empty euphoria. Instead, it sits right in that in-between zone—where you’re thinking hard, feeling deeply, but still ready to dance it off. It’s a strong opening chapter for Daniel Alspach’s next era. Now you know that sometimes the best therapy is a beat, a voice, and a long drive into the night.
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Review by: Naomi Joan