Camille Schmidt released her debut EP, Good Person, and she’s returned with “XOXO,” a song that feels like shuffling through a ripped-up diary page covered in late-night confessions and perfectly plated bite.
With her signature blend of humor and complex truth, Camille makes self-reflection an art form. “XOXO” leans into indie-folk charm but still courts a raw, sometimes confessional energy. It’s the sonic version of sending one of those texts you probably shouldn’t, but do so anyway because some things need to come out. “XOXO” lo-fi grittiness and conversational lyrics create the impression of something deeply personal, even if it’s also instantly relatable.
Literally and lyrically, Schmidt’s voice shines with a wry, knowing honesty. She’s self-aware but never self-pitying, and this balance is what makes “XOXO” shine. Whether she’s excavating past iterations of herself or reconciling herself with the messiness of growth, she does so with dress panache, warmth, and an unstoppable melody.
Camille Schmidt is already making it clear she has legs in newly visited territory. If “XOXO” is any indication, she’s not just here to write songs, she’s here to say something, and we are paying attention.