Carter Vail Channels His Dark Side with New Track 'Stunner'
Indie-pop rising star Carter Vail returns with Stunner, calling it his favorite song yet—and his darkest love story so far.
Carter Vail dropped his latest single, Stunner, via RCA Records, marking his first release since the 2024 album 100 Cowboys. Written and recorded at home, Vail describes Stunner as his personal favorite — a twisted love story that he jokingly compares more to Saw than The Office.
Since breaking out with 2018’s Melatonin, Vail gained millions of followers through viral TikToks and tracks like Dirt Man. He’s scheduled for massive summer appearances at festivals like Bonnaroo or Lollapalooza. Aside from solo work, Vail has produced for artists like Sara Keden and Sabel & Parker, with his music also featured on popular TV series including Shameless and Teen Mom.