Horsepower is the brainchild of New York-based songwriter Charlotte Weinman, a former playwright and longtime band collaborator who’s finally stepping into the spotlight with a project all her own. Drawing from an eclectic mix of influences—Hole, Sleater-Kinney, Mitski, and Lomelda—Weinman blends theatrical storytelling with a raw, indie rock edge.
Her debut single, “Are You Blushing?”, produced with her brothers Noah (Runnner, Gigi Perez, Skullcrusher) and Ben Weinman, alongside Ellington Peet, immediately establishes her as a compelling new voice. Premiering via FLOOD, the track channels Mitski-esque balladry with a modern dream-pop sheen, capturing the all-consuming nature of a crush. Beginning with a delicate guitar and vocal arrangement, the song builds into a lush explosion of layered harmonies, swirling synths, and unexpected sonic textures that heighten its emotional intensity.
Weinman describes the track as an exploration of the way infatuation takes over the mind—how a crush becomes a mirror, reflecting our own desires and vulnerabilities back at us. With “Are You Blushing?”, Horsepower gallops out of the gate with confidence, signaling a thrilling new chapter for Weinman’s artistry.