She acted in Jane Schoenbrun’s film I Saw the TV Glow and partnered with This Is Lorelei for a new version of “Two Legs.”

Singer/songwriter Lindsey Jordan tackles love, loss, and everything in between with Snail Mail.

The last time Snail Mail released a full-length album, however, was 2021’s Valentine. For fans, the announcement of 2026’s Ricochet is a breath of fresh air. The artist first teased the project with her single “Dead End,” released in January 2026 along with a corresponding music video.

Ricochet - Snail Mail — Ricochet – Snail Mail

“We shot the video for ‘Dead End’ in random places all around rural North Carolina between the hours of 5pm and 4am on one of the coldest nights of my life,” Jordan said in a press statement. “The goal was to be inconspicuous with the fireworks, but someone called the cops on us.”

Snail Mail’s strength lies in her unique interpretation of ’90s-inspired indie alternative rock. Not that alternative rock isn’t emotionally charged, but Snail Mail does it in a way that feels so deeply personal.

This song details a particular longing that comes with thinking about a previous romantic relationship. The narrator laments about the couple’s time together, claiming that even the sound of their lover’s name brings a terrible ache.

“Woke up thinking about you,
Tried calling but I couldn’t get through.
Guess we got our own sh*t to do,
But these days I don’t recognize you.
Couldn’t ever be the same,
To be loved is to be changed.
I don’t need other people around,
Nobody’s gonna get me down.”

– “Dead End,” Snail Mail

Additionally, the “Dead End” lyrics feature hidden details for listeners. Jordan sings, “Nobody’s gonna stop me now,” a repeated phrase in “Light Blue” from Valentine. There’s also references to “c. et al.” from the same album.

The guitar is definitely a driving force for the music itself, with a catchy lick littered throughout the track. The rhythm guitar and “nah nah nahs” sound a little “Wonderwall”-y, but in a fun way.

Snail Mail "Dead End" © Daria Kobayashi Ritch — Snail Mail “Dead End” © Daria Kobayashi Ritch

It’s not reinventing the wheel, but “Dead End” is effective in capturing a specific mood and feeling.

It feels more similar to Valentine than Lush — whether that’s a good or bad thing is open to interpretation.

Knowing Snail Mail, there will presumably be more languid originals in Ricochet. In the meantime, though, “Dead End” feels like a fun, head-bobbing introduction to the album. It’s not a massive departure from Jordan’s discography, but it is a cool twist on the musical aesthetic she’s known and loved for.

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