Carly Rae Jepsen Brings 'Party For One' And An Intimate Dance Party To TV

The reign of the self-actualized bop continues, thanks to Carly Rae Jepsen. Late last week, she dropped the glimmering celebration of self "Party For One," just about a week immediately after Robyn's magnificent Honey album, as well as couple of a day or two later, Ariana Grande followed it up with one of her own, the much-discussed "Thank U, Next," a true anthem of loving yourself and realizing you're the ideal one for you.


To extend the party, Carly has returned, this time bringing her song to the national spotlight with an appearance on The Tonight Show Monday night (November 5). There were no solo hotel-room fantasies or impromptu parties stemming from emergency blackouts, like in the video. It was just a black-clad CRJ and her squad, delivering the song and beckoning people to dance.


Let's take a second to shout out the live-band arrangement of this track, which really cooperates with the with the dancing impulses. Live drums, man. Does it get any better than that? No offense against backing tracks, yet come on. Nothing will get you on your feet faster than some analog percussion.


Also, on a personalized level, I appreciate the black wardrobe commitment while singing a song that could very conveniently be represented with a pastel or neon palette.


"Party For One" is the initial taste of an impending new Carly Rae album, due sometime in 2019. In the meantime, watch the wintry, dance-like-we're-in-a-snowglobe efficiency above.