Morgan Wade’s strong Virginian accent pervades her smoky, conversational vocals. It gives a singular, intimate character to her songs about fiery relationships. An underground favorite in the alt-country world in the late 2010s, Wade broke through in 2021 with “Wilder Days,” a radio-ready tune about the exhilarating and uncomfortable feeling of falling uncontrollably for someone. After scoring a major-label deal, Wade refined her sound as her public profile rose. She followed her 2021 debut, Reckless, up with 2023’s more expansive Psychopath, led by its powerful title track.