Avalon Emerson—originally from San Francisco and now based in NYC—spent time living in Berlin, where her DJ sets at Panorama Bar revealed her deep appreciation for the melodic electropop of the 1987–1994 era. The music she has been writing, producing, and providing vocals for since 2023 reflects this dream-pop influence. That said, "Eden"—the opening track of the second *Avalon Emerson & The Charm* album, *Written Into Changes*, and a song dedicated to her wife, Hunter—grooves more like an early-90s Manchester rave track. Following a successful album launch show at Säälchen this past April, there will be another opportunity to see Avalon Emerson & The Charm live at the 2026 Pop-Kultur Festival.