Purity Ring makes pop that feels both delicate and slightly dangerous, consisting of glassy synths, heavy bass, and hooks that hit like a flashback. Their 2025 self-titled album leans into a hyper-digital, video game-inspired aesthetic, yet the songs still move with that signature ethereal float before snapping into something sharp. Megan James’s vocals sit right on the edge between sweet and eerie, a contrast that gets amplified in a room like The Ritz. It is cathartic dance music for people who like their glitter with teeth, and the melodies tend to stay stuck in the head long after the ride home.
The Ritz, San Jose
