Nick Carter is keeping fans on their toes with another surprise solo release, and this time he's bringing back a little '80s nostalgia.
The Backstreet Boys singer unexpectedly dropped his new single, “Losing You,” on Saturday, Nov. 7, marking his third solo release in just a few months.
The song has a familiar sound for longtime Carter fans, especially those who loved “80s Movie” and “Nothing Without Your Love.” With its '80s-inspired production and nostalgic feel, “Losing You” fits right in with some of his previous solo work. It's also a style that works particularly well with Carter's voice, especially his lower register.
Of course, anyone who has followed Nick for a while knows how much he loves '80s music. And really, who can blame him?
The release follows two other songs that Carter has shared with fans recently. In August, he released “Magic,” followed by the surprise arrival of “Heaven Can Wait” in October.
Three songs in three months might sound like the beginning of a new solo album era, but according to Carter, that's not necessarily the case.
Nick Carter Talks About His Solo Music Plans
During an exclusive interview with BSBFangirls.com at '90s Con in Hartford in October, Carter discussed his approach to releasing solo music and whether fans should expect another full-length album.
“So I get a feeling, I'll write a song. I'll put out a song, so right now there is no plans [for a] solo record,” Carter told BSBFangirls.com.
For now, it appears Carter is enjoying the freedom to release music when he feels inspired rather than working toward a specific album release date.
It's an interesting approach, especially for an artist who has spent more than three decades in the music industry. Between his work with the Backstreet Boys and his solo career, Carter has released plenty of music over the years, but this gives him the opportunity to share something new without the expectations that come with a full album.
And for fans, that means a new Nick Carter song could arrive when they least expect it.
Nick Is Also Experimenting With His Own Graphics
Music isn't the only creative outlet Carter has been exploring lately.
During our '90s Con interview, he also revealed that he's been experimenting with creating graphics for his solo releases, including using artificial intelligence to develop some of the visuals.
“So you'll probably see on some of my social that there'd be like, okay, that was the most random, weird, like picture I had put with 'Magic,' but that was just me messing around with AI,” Carter explained.
Fans who have been paying attention to his recent social media posts may have noticed some of those creative experiments. That same interest in visuals can also be seen in some of his newer solo merchandise.
It's another way Carter is getting involved in the creative process beyond writing and recording music.
What's Next for Nick Carter?
While Carter has made it clear that a new solo album isn't currently in the works, the recent releases show that he hasn't stopped creating.
Between “Magic,” “Heaven Can Wait” and now “Losing You,” fans have received three new songs since August, each offering something a little different. We also know that there is a song called "Rewind" that he has mentioned and has released merch with the title on it. Does that mean there are songs called "Fire Horse" and "Hearthbreaker" hiding on Nick's computer somewhere?
And although there's no official album announcement, it's hard not to get excited about the possibility of more music, especially when it comes as a complete surprise.
For those of us who have followed Nick's solo career since Now or Never, it's always fun to hear what he's working on next. His love of '80s music has influenced his solo sound for years, and “Losing You” feels like another example of why that style works so well for him.
Now, if he'll just keep giving us more of that lower register, we'll be happy.
What do you think of “Losing You”? And which of Nick's three recent singles is your favorite?