In a world where pop music often feels overproduced and emotionally distant, Carlie Hanson’s too late to cry is a breath of fresh air. It’s the kind of record that meets you where you are—whether you’re heartbroken, hopeful, or somewhere in between.
From the dreamy introspection of “sinking” to the anthemic energy of “covering faces,” every track feels like a page ripped from Hanson’s personal diary. But instead of wallowing in sadness, she uses her music to push forward.
The title track is a prime example. With a driving beat and lyrics that hit home—“It’s too late to cry, I’m moving on now”—it’s a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up after a setback.
What makes too late to cry so compelling is its honesty. Hanson doesn’t sugarcoat her emotions, and that makes the EP incredibly relatable. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her music, this is a project that will stick with you.
And if too late to cry is any indication of where Carlie Hanson is headed next, we should all be paying attention.
ABOUT CARLIE HANSON:
From the heart of Onalaska, WI, Carlie rose like a whisper turned wildfire, her voice first breaking through at seventeen with Only One in 2017. A fateful nod from Taylor Swift cast her melody among the stars, landing on an Apple Music playlist and soaring to 77 million streams on Spotify.
With each release—Us, Mood, Toxins, Numb, Back In My Arms—she wove raw emotion into sound, amassing over 25 million streams and proving herself a chameleon, equally at home beside Yungblud, Troye Sivan, or Kim Petras. Across Tough Boy (2022) and Wisconsin (2023), her artistry deepened, Alternative Press calling Wisconsin “an enthralling ode to growing up in the Midwest and her journey to Los Angeles.”
Now, with a reborn spirit and a new chapter unfurling, her 2025 debut EP for Fearless Records, too late to cry, tells a story of resilience. Parting ways with past ties, she built this collection in the quiet sanctuary of her Los Angeles apartment, stitching together pain and perseverance into melodies that inspire. Through heartache and healing, Carlie finds the strength to rise—and invites her listeners to do the same.
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–Rick Rossi
