There’s a quiet kind of power in the music of Alla Igityan—an understated strength that lingers long after the last note fades. With the release of her debut EP Things You Think About on April 25, 2025, the Armenian singer-songwriter offers a brave, beautiful collection of songs that manage to be both deeply personal and disarmingly universal. Across five poignant tracks, Igityan invites listeners into the most vulnerable corners of her mind—where heartbreak, longing, and quiet revelations live. It’s a debut that doesn’t shout for attention, but rather demands it through sheer emotional resonance.
At its core, Things You Think About is an EP about the thoughts we rarely voice but always feel. The lingering “what ifs,” the ache of unspoken truths, and the stories we rewrite in our heads when no one’s around to listen. It’s an introspective, slow-burning exploration of modern intimacy that sidesteps grand gestures in favor of quiet honesty. And in doing so, it hits hard.
Opening track “Games” sets the emotional tone with simmering tension and restrained melancholy. Alla’s voice glides effortlessly over sparse instrumentation, painting a picture of push-and-pull love that’s frustratingly familiar. There’s no drama for drama’s sake here—just the sting of a love that keeps slipping between the fingers. It’s a subtle, captivating beginning that primes the listener for the emotional rollercoaster ahead.
“Gay Crush” is a standout moment—not only musically but thematically. Playful and poignant in equal measure, it captures the intoxicating confusion of falling for someone unexpected. With lyrics that dance between confession and hesitation, it breaks through stereotypes to deliver something fresh, funny, and deeply human. Alla manages to balance levity and longing, creating a rare kind of pop song: one that doesn’t just entertain, but affirms.
“Better” continues the trend of introspective storytelling, offering an emotionally rich ballad about self-worth and moving on. There’s a quiet defiance in the track’s undercurrent—proof that healing doesn’t always come with fireworks, but with small, everyday acts of choosing oneself. It’s the kind of song that grows with every listen, revealing new layers of nuance and courage.
But it’s the title track, “Things You Think About,” that anchors the EP in emotional gravity. Written from the imagined perspective of the person who broke her heart, the song is a bold exercise in empathy. Alla turns the typical breakup narrative inside out, daring to wonder not just what she feels, but what the other person might silently carry. The result is haunting and poetic, a track that echoes long after it ends.
And then, like a soft exhale, the EP closes with the “Intimate Live Version” of the title track. Stripped down to its emotional bones, this version is a masterclass in vulnerability. Alla’s voice—raw, cracked, unwavering—transforms the song into a confessional. You feel as if you’re in the room with her, holding your breath. It’s a fitting finale to a collection that is as much about what’s said as what isn’t.
Things You Think About is more than a debut; it’s a statement of intent. Alla Igityan isn’t here to dazzle with theatrics or ride trends. She’s here to tell stories—the kinds that feel like your own, the ones you thought no one else had the courage to write down. Her songwriting doesn’t scream. It leans in close and whispers, “I’ve felt that too.”
What makes this release so impactful isn’t just the vulnerability, but the craftsmanship. Every melody feels intentional, every lyric earned. There’s an ease to the production—minimalist yet emotive—that allows Alla’s voice to take center stage. And what a voice it is: gentle but unflinching, a perfect vehicle for lyrics that dare to say what most of us won’t.
Alla Igityan has created an EP that lives in the silences between conversations, in the hearts of those still figuring things out. Things You Think About isn’t just music—it’s emotional archaeology. It digs deep and comes back with gold.
And if this is only the beginning, the future of indie pop songwriting just got a lot more interesting.
