Toronto, ON – Singer-songwriter Carmen Toth kicks off the release cycle for her new album Fix the World with “Pretty Dresses,” a shimmering power-pop anthem that explores the tension between external validation and self-acceptance. The single, out August 12, is accompanied by her first-ever official music video – a playful and unconventional animated short created by Peter Guidon of Hotsy Totsy Productions.

Written during a period of deep self-reflection, “Pretty Dresses” grapples with Carmen’s complicated relationship to beauty and belonging. On one hand, the song leans into the desire to be seen – to wear the dress, walk the red carpet, and feel like you’re at the front of the line. But beneath the catchy hooks and retro shimmer lies a deeper question: Who gets to be visible and why?

“Pretty Dresses” is the lead single from Carmen’s new album Fix the World, out October 7, which was co-produced with Joel Wasson and John Critchley (13 Engines), and recorded with a band of seasoned Toronto indie musicians. Carmen began working on the project in 2020, after reconnecting with Wasson through their collaboration on The Getgoes, an animated film soundtrack. Despite initial hesitation, the creative partnership flourished – culminating in an album that Carmen describes as one of the most transformative experiences of her life.

The new material reflects Carmen’s evolution as both a writer and musician. After years of performing solo or with acoustic instruments, Fix the World saw her learning electric guitar for the first time and stepping into a full band setting. The result is an 11-track album that blends power pop, indie rock, and feminist themes with vulnerability and bite – drawing comparisons to artists like Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, and Aimee Mann.

It was my great pleasure to have the amazing Carmen on the Interview to speak on the latest single Pretty Dresses and upcoming album and much. more, check out the coverage on the below YouTube video.