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Carter Vail doesn't just write pop songs — he builds entire worlds. From viral TikToks to
concept records to Hollywood-inspired music videos, he bridges the gap between the audio
and the visual, creating music that's meant to be seen, heard, and experienced. With Coydog, he shows just how broad his range can be. These are the strongest songs of Carter's career, stacked high with synthesizers, syncopated grooves, and anthemic hooks
inspired by the golden era of 2010s indie-pop. Always a multitasker, he pulls triple-duty as the
EP's co-writer, co-producer, and main instrumentalist, playing everything from banjo to clarinet along the way. The result is a colorful, cathartic record that reframes its maker — a prolific creator who has routinely dominated social media feeds with tongue-in-cheek musical sketches like "Dirt Man" — as a bonafide storyteller and sonic architect.

Monthly Listeners

211,791

Followers

143,256

Total Streams

66.3 million

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Popular Tracks

53 tracks
1
Dirt Man

Dirt Man

Mar 13, 2024

14.8 million

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2
I WANT YOU

I WANT YOU

Dec 7, 2022

5.5 million

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3
Melatonin

Melatonin

May 18, 2018

4.9 million

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4
Arizona

Arizona

Mar 19, 2024

4.3 million

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WE WERE KIDS

WE WERE KIDS

May 31, 2023

3.2 million

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Harder to Kill

Harder to Kill

Jun 5, 2024

2.3 million

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NAPOLEON

NAPOLEON

Feb 15, 2023

2.1 million

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Silent Movies

Silent Movies

Sep 7, 2018

2.1 million

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Aliens Ain't Shit

Aliens Ain't Shit

Mar 13, 2024

1.8 million

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Madeline

Oct 17, 2025

1.8 million

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