Ralph Castelli

Playing low-key and lo-fi homebrewed music with a playful pop sensibility, Ralph Castelli has won a loyal following for his songs, which incorporate elements of hip-hop, electronics, and indie rock to fashion a sound that's subdued but sunny. Debuting in the mid-2010s, Castelli made his breakthrough with the 2019 EP Long Distance, whose leadoff track, "Morning Sex," would become a major streaming hit, while his full-length debut, 2020's Cut Out, offered a more layered sound without abandoning his sonic personality. The 2023 single Iris and I found him incorporating more organi...