Dhruv Visvanath changes tack from his previous EP, 2022’s melancholic Demons, with a sense of renewed optimism on Dancing In The Dark. The singer-songwriter and guitarist explores romantic themes on “Little Fingers” and “Separately Together” but most songs—like opener “Gimme Love”, an inward plea for self-acceptance—seem addressed to the artist himself. He soars on the layered harmonies of “Alone”, but the highlight is his collab with singer Benny Dayal on “Moondance”. It’s a euphoric, ’80s-esque pop-rock invitation to break out and run free—especially when the force pulling you back is you.