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Hold The Heart
The Syrphids
Verified Artist
The Syrphids
The Syrphids’ journey began in the vibrant streets of Birmingham, where their distinct sound emerged from a collision of personal influences and bold experimentation.
Each member brings a unique flavor to the band's overall dynamic—blending raw, emotive vocals with intricate guitar riffs, rhythmic basslines, and atmospheric synth layers. Their music strikes a balance between the unpredictability of alternative rock and the infectious melodies of indie pop, creating an eclectic sound that is both challenging and accessible.
What sets The Syrphids apart is their ability to navigate complex emotional themes, delivering lyrics that resonate deeply while still maintaining an undeniably catchy, crowd-pleasing vibe.
Their live performances are a spectacle of energy and emotion, where their chemistry as a band shines brightest. The Syrphids have a knack for turning intimate venues into electrifying spaces, with each song building on the momentum of the last.
Their setlists are carefully curated to take listeners on a journey—whether it's through soulful ballads that tug at heartstrings or high-octane anthems that ignite the crowd. This ability to command the stage has earned them a growing fanbase, not just in Birmingham but across the UK, with audiences captivated by their authenticity and musical craftsmanship.
As The Syrphids look toward the future, their ambitions are clear: to continue evolving their sound while staying true to the experimental roots that first brought them together. With several EPs already under their belt and plans for a full-length album on the horizon, the band is poised to break through to even broader audiences.
Their commitment to innovation, coupled with their undeniable talent, ensures that The Syrphids will continue to be a force in the indie music scene, challenging conventions and capturing the hearts of listeners around the world.
Hold The Heart
The Syrphids
The day you arrived
Marked the start of your fade
What seemed like dawn
Was the eve of our flight oh-oh
Promises we made
In shadows light displayed mmm
Remember your vow
Stay true now aah
Find peace somehow
We thought it was start
But wings took flight aah
Hold the heart
Beyond the night oh-oh
Keep your word
Shine bright
As we soared high
Truth was found in the wind
Beneath the sky
We learned to begin oh-oh
Promises we kept
In dreams where secrets slept mmm
Remember your vow
Stay true now aah
Find peace somehow
We thought it was start
But wings took flight aah
Hold the heart
Beyond the night oh-oh
Keep your word
Shine bright
In the night sky
Stars won’t lie
Remember your vow
Stay true now aah
Find peace somehow
CREDITS
Performer: The Syrphids
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Soft Machines
Taulk
CREDITS
Performer: Taulk
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Shine It Up
Freya Dove
Verified Artist
Freya Dove
Freya Dove is a vibrant force emerging from the intimate college-town music scene of Kingston, where late-night shows at The Echo Lounge and spirited discussions on the student radio station, KSR, cultivated her artistic sensibilities. With a rich blend of Dance, EDM, and Pop, her sound reflects the energy and hopefulness that often fills her lyrics. Freya's journey took a pivotal turn when a live recording from The Echo Lounge in 2025 found its way online, quickly resonating with listeners beyond her local community and propelling her into the wider musical landscape.
Her latest track, "Shine It Up," encapsulates her signature playful and uplifting style, drawing from the essence of waking up with inspiration and embracing the spark of creativity. Each note dances alongside vibrant beats, showcasing her mixed vocal identity that bridges the gap between genres. Drawing on experiences from those lively college nights, Freya's music finds a home in both intimate gatherings and larger festivals alike, inviting everyone to join her in celebrating life's joyful moments.
As Freya continues to develop her catalog with heartfelt tracks that captivate like "Shine It Up," she cultivates a dedicated following eager for more. With her base now in London, she is poised to expand her horizons further through upcoming tours and collaborations. Freya Dove is not just an artist; she's a storyteller reflecting the essence of youth and optimism in every beat.
Shine It Up
Freya Dove
Woke up with a little spark
CREDITS
Performer: Freya Dove
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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No Me Doblo
The Callejeros
Verified Artist
The Callejeros
The Callejeros, a dynamic duo hailing from the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, bring a heartfelt blend of Latin and pop influences to their music. Friends since childhood, Diego and Mateo first connected over shared experiences—growing up in a neighborhood where dreams often felt distant but determination was a way of life. Their bond deepened through collaborations in local music scenes, where they honed their craft in intimate venues, paving the way for a unique sound that effortlessly marries rich lyrical storytelling with infectious melodies. Each song reflects their life’s journey, capturing bittersweet nostalgia and romantic undertones, as evidenced in their standout track "No Me Doblo."
With powerful themes of resilience and self-acceptance woven throughout their catalog, The Callejeros explore the complexities of love and identity. Their music often draws from personal histories marked by struggle, earning them a loyal following who resonate with their authenticity. The duo's sonic identity is characterized by emotive vocals layered over lush instrumentation, creating an atmospheric backdrop that invites listeners to reflect and connect. As they continue to evolve artistically, The Callejeros remain committed to crafting songs that speak to the heart while celebrating both joy and heartache through their distinctive lens.
No Me Doblo
The Callejeros
Me caí mil veces sí
Pero aquí sigo—sin pedir perdón
Crecí donde el sol no llegaba
Donde el pan se ganaba con rabia
Aprendí que el silencio castiga
Y que el orgullo también abriga
No heredé fortuna ni mapa
Solo cicatrices y una capa
De fe que nadie me dio
Pero que en mí… nunca faltó
No me doblo aunque el viento me grite
Aunque el mundo me quite
Lo que un día llamé hogar
No me doblo aunque sangren los pasos
Aunque pierda mil abrazos
Mi alma no se va a quebrar
Me dijeron: “No sueñes tan alto”
Pero el cielo no tiene contrato
Y si caigo que sea bailando
Con los puños al sol cantando
No busco piedad ni medalla
Solo dejar huella en la batalla
No me doblo aunque el viento me grite
Aunque el mundo me quite
Lo que un día llamé hogar
No me doblo aunque sangren los pasos
Aunque pierda mil abrazos
Mi alma no se va a quebrar
Y si mañana no amanece
Yo seré quien lo enciende
Con mi voz y con mi piel
Porque rendirse no se aprende
No me doblo ni aunque el tiempo me borre
Ni aunque nadie me nombre
Yo sabré quién fui al final
No me doblo… y si muero de pie
Será sabiendo que amé
Sin miedo sin callar
CREDITS
Performer: The Callejeros
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Fall Into the Light
Twofold Mirage
Verified Artist
Twofold Mirage
Twofold Mirage, the dynamic duo based in Barcelona, crafts a vibrant blend of dance, EDM, and electronic pop that resonates deeply with their listeners. With roots in the gospel choirs of their hometown, the pair—comprised of producers Phil and Dany bring an uplifting energy to each track, embodying themes of hope and connection. Their latest release, "Fall Into the Light," showcases a female vocal presence that weaves through dreamy melodies and playful beats, inviting listeners to experience a sense of warmth and illumination amidst life's uncertainties.
While the transition from sacred to secular music was pivotal for Twofold Mirage, it also allowed them to explore the emotional spectrum of human experiences. Songs like "Falling Through the Night" reveal a deeper narrative where darkness meets light, mirroring their journey of embracing new artistic freedoms while honoring their past. The church's echoes still linger in their work; they infuse their tracks with a resonant clarity that reveals both joy and longing, capturing the essence of their collective heartbeats.
Playing at intimate venues like Sala Razzmatazz and sharing stages with local talent has solidified their niche presence; they are well-respected within the underground electronic scene, even if their name is still emerging on broader platforms. Each performance feels like a collective celebration, as they draw audiences into a realm where uplifting beats and heartfelt lyrics coexist. Twofold Mirage continues to invite listeners into their world, creating an unforgettable experience that transcends mere entertainment and touches upon profound personal connections.
Fall Into the Light
Twofold Mirage
I feel you in the quiet
I feel you in the dark
Moving through my heartbeat
Lighting up a spark
Every breath is open
Every breath is true
I am drifting slowly
Closer into you
Let the rhythm guide us
Let the moment stay
Nothing else is needed
We can fade away
Fall into the light fall into the light
Stay with me tonight stay with me tonight
Fall into the light fall into the light
Hold me in the night hold me in the night
Fall into the light fall into the light
Stay with me tonight stay with me tonight
Touch me like the ocean
Moving calm and slow
Take me where the silence
Teaches me to glow
I am losing balance
In the best of ways
You are pulling gently
Through the shifting waves
Let the rhythm guide us
Let the moment stay
Nothing else is needed
We can drift away
Fall into the light fall into the light
Stay with me tonight stay with me tonight
Fall into the light fall into the light
Hold me in the night hold me in the night
Fall into the light fall into the light
Stay with me tonight stay with me tonight
Oh I want you
Oh I feel you
Oh I want you
Right here
Oh I want you
Oh I feel you
Stay near
Take me slowly
Take me softly
Take me slowly
Into you
Let the rhythm
Move right through me
Let the rhythm
Pull me to you
Fall into the light fall into the light
Stay with me tonight stay with me tonight
Fall into the light fall into the light
Hold me in the night hold me in the night
Fall into the light fall into the light
Stay with me tonight stay with me tonight
CREDITS
Performer: Twofold Mirage
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Borrowed Cutlery
Asha Monroex
Verified Artist
Asha Monroex
Asha Monroex, a New York native, is a self-made artist carving out her own niche in the world of Independent Pop. Best known for her hit single "New York, I Loved You," Monroex is as much a part of the city's fabric as its yellow taxis and insomniac lifestyle.
A craftswoman of melancholic melodies, Asha's artistry spirals on downbeat rhythms and swirls of synth-driven soundscapes that resonate with her heartfelt lyricism. She's the type of artist who pens her poignant prose amidst the organized chaos of her Lower East Side apartment, making her music feels as personal as being let in on a closely guarded secret.
Inherently prolific, Monroex is a master at evoking emotional responses with her emotionally charged tracks. She captures the long teary taxi rides home and 3 am heartbreak with a quiet grace and majesty that far surpasses her fellow indie pop peers. Her melodies come through not as songs, but as anthems for those who've experienced love and loss in the city that never sleeps.
Always genuine and undeniably relatable, Asha endears herself to her listeners by turning sorrow into swagger, one resonating note at a time. Her music isn't just a catalogue of songs; it's a journey through the ups and downs of life in the big city, wrapped up in a soulful pop package. And trust us, once you're on this ride, you're not going to want to get off.
Borrowed Cutlery
Asha Monroex
You came in late
With a theory about forks and fate
I kept my coat
You said my silence needed one more note
Your drink went warm
While you described your personal reform
I changed my mind
Halfway through a sentence you redesigned
Too neat
You make good manners sound incomplete
Too sure
You diagnose the waiter and the furniture
Give me the crooked part
The bit that never learned to behave
Skip the polished start
I’d rather hear what you forgot to save
Don’t make it beautiful
Make it useful for a minute or two
Something disputable
Something that could only come from you
The bass moved first
You called it elegant then called it cursed
I missed the beat
You drew a diagram across the receipt
Your mouth said “fine”
Your eyebrows filed an appeal against mine
The plates were cleared
But somehow your complaint just reappeared
One step
Then a paragraph with nothing left
Two sips
And now we’re arguing about eclipse
No script
Just brass behaving badly at the hip
Give me the crooked part
The bit that never learned to behave
Skip the polished start
I’d rather hear what you forgot to save
Don’t make it beautiful
Make it useful for a minute or two
Something disputable
Something that could only come from you
You want a verdict
I brought a question with no proper ending
You want precision
I brought a rhythm that resents explaining
Call it defective
Call it a habit with excellent shoes
Call it selective
I call it knowing what not to refuse
Stay odd
Let all the tidy couples blame the odds
Stay sharp
Keep one good insult hidden after dark
Give me the crooked part
The one you never put on display
No ceremonial heart
No careful phrase rehearsed on the way
Keep it improbable
Keep it a little too clever to prove
Almost impossible
But still with enough nerve left to move
You took the spoon
I took the story
Fair enough
You looked less boring
CREDITS
Performer: Asha Monroex
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Tuesday Night Code
Fever Pilots
Verified Artist
Fever Pilots
Meet the Fever Pilots, a dynamic pop duo with a penchant for the unconventional, a self-styled outfit carving an adventurous path in the frenetic heart of the UK music scene. Their sound, a sonic cocktail soaked in audacious innovation and spice, attracts as much as it defies description.
Forged in the industrial heat and flames of Birmingham, these two troubadours took the raw materials of their working-class background and fashioned them into a sonic boom. They're a hard-edged, heavy beat force, punctuated with lighthearted lyrics echoing the humdrum of everyday life, yet imbuing it with a shimmering musical alchemy. Artists? Yes, but these guys are more like mad scientists toiling away in a pop lab, conjuring up infectious tunes.
Their track "Tuesday Night Code" deserves more than a footnote here. Imagine the most vivid dream you've ever had, now combine that with a chorus catchier than a fisherman's hook and you've got the gist of it. It's a song that fills every corner with a tumbling digital soundscape and hooks a plenty. Bottom line: Fever Pilots aren't just on auto-pilot, they're aiming for the stratosphere and we ought to be strapping in for the ride!
Tuesday Night Code
Fever Pilots
[Intro]
(Ooh)
Yeah yeah
Uh-huh
Look at that
Look at that
You said forever on a Tuesday night
By Thursday you were outta sight
Had your name all over my screen
Now it’s just a memory machine
Funny how the silence got loud
Funny how you’re nowhere around
Used to know the code to my heart
Now you couldn’t find where to start
I was waitin’ by the telephone
Every little buzz had me gone
Now I let it ring all night long
You can’t call me back
Too late for that
I already packed up all the feelings that I had
You can’t call me back
No turnin’ back
Found a better rhythm when you slipped right through my hands
Oh-oh-oh
I’m good like that
Oh-oh-oh
You can’t call me back
Saw your picture through a friend’s friend’s post
Thought I’d feel somethin’ almost
But the room kept spinnin’ just fine
Guess the sun still knows how to shine
Every promise got a price tag now
Every “sorry” sounds the same somehow
You can send another late-night text
But I ain’t the one that’s next
I was waitin’ by the telephone
Every little buzz had me gone
Now I let it ring all night long
You can’t call me back
Too late for that
I already packed up all the feelings that I had
You can’t call me back
No turnin’ back
Found a better rhythm when you slipped right through my hands
Oh-oh-oh
I’m good like that
Oh-oh-oh
You can’t call me back
Na-na-na
Look who’s lonely now
Na-na-na
Tryna figure it out
Ha!
That’s funny somehow
[Final Chorus]
You can’t call me back
Too late for that
I already packed up all the feelings that I had
You can’t call me back
No turnin’ back
Found a better rhythm when you slipped right through my hands
Oh-oh-oh
I’m good like that
Oh-oh-oh
You can’t call me back
Yeah yeah
Too late now
(Ooh)
You can’t call me back… 🎵
CREDITS
Performer: Fever Pilots
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Lost Inside
Jenny Star
Verified Artist
Jenny Star
Jenny Star is a British pop-dance artist known for her electrifying performances, powerhouse vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting. Blending syncopated rhythms with deep lyrical storytelling, she has carved out a unique space in the music industry, delivering high-energy tracks that pulse with raw intensity.
Born in London, Jenny grew up surrounded by a fusion of underground breakbeat and mainstream pop influences. From an early age, she displayed a fierce passion for music, writing her first songs as a teenager and experimenting with vocal phrasing that would later become her signature. Her breakthrough came when she independently released a viral track on social media, catching the attention of producers drawn to her hard-hitting vocal delivery and undeniable stage presence.
Her latest single, "Lost Inside" is a high-octane anthem that perfectly encapsulates her sound—driving breakbeat percussion, emotionally gripping verses, and a chorus that hits with syncopated fire. The song explores themes of identity, escape, and the struggle to find clarity in a chaotic world, resonating deeply with fans who connect with its hypnotic energy and heartfelt lyricism.
With a growing fanbase and a reputation for mesmerizing live performances, Jenny Star is not just another pop act—she’s a force redefining the boundaries of emotional dance music. Her music is a sonic rollercoaster, filled with tension, release, and a fearless authenticity that sets her apart in the modern music scene.
Jenny Star is more than just a rising star—she’s a movement, and the world is ready to listen.
Lost Inside
Jenny Star
Moonlight spills on empty streets
Traffic hums my heart repeats
Fingers trace the window’s chill
City moves but I stay still
Patterns shift and shadows play
Lost between the night and day
I hear your voice but not your name
Every step ignites the flame
Lost inside a fever dream (oh oh)
Colors crash they twist and gleam (yeah yeah)
Reaching out but space collides (oh no)
Gravity can’t break the tide (woah woah)
Curtains move the air is tight
Silent calls through wired light
Footsteps fade but walls still breathe
Memories caught they never leave
Patterns shift and shadows play
Lost between the night and day
I hear your voice but not your name
Every step ignites the flame
Lost inside a fever dream (oh oh)
Colors crash they twist and gleam (yeah yeah)
Reaching out but space collides (oh no)
Gravity can’t break the tide (woah woah)
Somewhere deep inside the glow
We exist but never know
Falling forward drifting wide
Caught between the turning tide
Soft rewind the moment breaks (mmm mmm)
Echoes left in silent wakes (ohh yeah)
Fingers trace where time once stayed
Vanished now but never fades
CREDITS
Performer: Jenny Star
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Still Standing (ft ...
Elijah Cross
Verified Artist
Elijah Cross
Fall in love with Toronto's resident heartbreaker, Elijah Cross. This unstoppable force in the dance music scene is as dangerously addictive as she is undeniably talented.
Born and raised in Toronto's pulsating cityscape, Cross is a savvy economics graduate inexplicably drawn to pounding beats and mind-bending synths. More likely to be found penning lyrics in a dance club than crunching numbers in a boardroom, she swiftly swapped graphs for grooves with an irresistible grin.
"Still Standing (ft. Nadia)" is not just a notable Elijah Cross track—it's an anthem, an assertion of undying resilience, wrapped in electrifying rhythm. With this song, Cross invites her listeners into the throbbing heart of the dance floor—showing us that, in the face of adversity, we can still let our bodies go wild to a beat.
Infusing her dance tracks with a healthy dose of romance, Elijah Cross’s music will make your heart race and your feet tap uncontrollably. Lovers of the dance genre, beware: one listen and you'll find yourself Cross'd for life.
Still Standing (ft Nadia)
Elijah Cross
I used to leave the light on by the door
Kept your coffee warm like I had before
But you were always somewhere else in your mind
Left me talking to a ghost wasting my time
Folded all your lies like they were clean clothes
Put 'em in a drawer that's how this thing goes
I cried in the shower so you wouldn't hear
Now I don't even need to — baby I'm clear
I gave you rivers you gave me drought
Spent so long wondering what love's about
But the woman in the mirror finally spoke
Said "baby you're the fire — he was just smoke"
I'm not broken I'm just done
(yeah yeah)
I was the moon you were blocking my sun
(mmh)
You thought leaving me would make me fall apart
(uh uh)
Boy you left — but you didn't take my heart
No you didn't take my heart
(ohhh)
I see you now when you walk through the room
Different energy like you shed the gloom
I won't pretend that I don't feel the weight
Of every choice I made a little too late
(background whisper: "too late… too late…")
You were patient like a Sunday in June
I was reckless chased a different tune
And now I'm standing here on the outside damn
Watching you become everything you planned
She gave me rivers I gave her drought
Now I'm the one standing here in doubt
And the man in the mirror finally broke
Said "she was the fire — you were just smoke"
I'm not broken I'm just done
(let it go let it go)
I was the moon you were blocking my sun
(mmh yeah)
You thought leaving me would make me fall apart
(never that)
Boy you left — but you didn't take my heart
You didn't take my heart
(no no no…)
There were nights I almost called
(almost…)
Fingers on your name then I'd stall
(stall…)
But every time I stopped myself I grew
(grew…)
Into someone I love more than I loved you
(bass begins to swell)
More than I loved you
(mmh)
More — than — I — loved — you
(yeah)
I'm not broken I'm just new
(just new just new)
Everything I lost was just a clue
(clue ohhh)
You thought leaving me would dim my light
(can't dim this)
Boy you left —
(he left)
And baby I ignite
(I ignite I ignite)
I ig-nite
(ohhhh)
Mmmmh…
(still standing…)
Still standing
CREDITS
Performer: Elijah Cross
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Muoviti Così
Ornella
Verified Artist
Ornella
Ornella grew up in northern Italy, educated in a Catholic girls’ school where silence, discipline, and ritual shaped her early relationship with sound. Choir rehearsals, echoing halls, and the contrast between strict structure and private imagination became part of her musical memory. While others followed the rules, she listened for what existed between them. Her first melodies were written quietly, often late at night, more as reflections than performances.
Her music today carries that same restraint and emotional clarity. Minimal arrangements, warm harmonies, and a voice that never overreaches. Ornella does not chase drama; she lets it arrive on its own. There is a sense of intimacy in her work, as if the listener is allowed into something unfinished and honest. Her releases are available only on Filodyo and NOT FM, where her sound lives without interruption, expectation, or noise.
Muoviti Così
Ornella
La radio sorride piano
La porta gira entra il sole
Tacchi leggeri sul pavimento
Tutto sembra già possibile
Senza dirlo apertamente
Un passo avanti uno indietro
Il ritmo nasce da sé
Non serve fare rumore
Quando il corpo sa perché
Un battito poi due
E tutto parte da qui
Muoviti così
Senza pensarci troppo
Lascia andare
Vieni un po’ più vicino
Muoviti così
Con quel sorriso lì
La giornata cambia
Se la prendi così
Le vetrine fanno l’occhiolino
La città gioca con noi
Ogni sguardo è una promessa
Che non chiede mai di più
La musica entra leggera
Ti prende senza far male
È una danza quotidiana
Che ti viene naturale
Un battito poi due
Il resto viene da sé
Muoviti così
Senza pensarci troppo
Lascia andare
Vieni un po’ più vicino
Muoviti così
Con quel sorriso lì
La giornata cambia
Se la prendi così
Ah
Così va bene
Ah
Non serve altro
Muoviti così
La radio resta accesa
CREDITS
Performer: Ornella
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Plastic Crown
Dara Montel
Verified Artist
Dara Montel
Emerging from the gritty depths of Detroit’s dance scene, brimming with talent and charisma, Dara Montel is the nervy answer to the city's hardcore techno thirst. Known best for her dance-devoted, melancholic twister "Plastic Crown," Dara's name has spun in the underground circles like a rogue vinyl tossed into a cyberspace jukebox.
Our Motor City minx entered the scene somewhat cagily, her piercing blue eyes full of stories almost as deep as the bass lines she commands. She distils raw emotions into dance-ready soundscapes, affirming that tears are permitted even on the most electrified dance floors. Like the mysterious femme fatale prowling through the ruins of a John Carpenter flick, Montel's music envelops you in its brooding embrace.
Dara's playful wit is just as intoxicating as her infectious grooves. With a knack for turning pain into art, she continues to defy Detroit's icy weather, radiating heat one tear-stained synth at a time. Her “Plastic Crown,” fittingly, feels neither plastic nor regal—it's pure, cathartic Dara Montel. You’d better get on this vibe train, 'cos it ain't stopping anytime soon.
The Dara Montel revolution won't be televised, it'll be danced. So go on, put on that Plastic Crown, let the sadness seep into your soul and boogie like it’s the end of the world. Detroit’s dark dance queen reigns supreme.
Plastic Crown
Dara Montel
You walk in slow
Like you own the room
Cheap little grin
With a silver spoon
Say my name twice
Like it makes you tall
I don’t look up
I just let you fall
You talk too loud
For a little spark
I count your lies
Like cards in the dark
I don’t bite
I just smile real mean
Keep my hands clean
On the crime scene
You act tough
But you bow back down
I look cute
With a plastic crown
Yeah yeah
Plastic crown
Yeah yeah
[Vocal Tremolo Effect]
Bow back down
Don’t call me sweet
I’m a bad excuse
For the kind of girl
That would wait on you
Got red shoes on
And a bored little face
I don’t run fast
I just change the race
You talk too much
For a silent room
I cut the fuse
Then I blame the moon
I don’t bite
I just smile real mean
Keep my hands clean
On the crime scene
You act tough
But you bow back down
I look cute
With a plastic crown
Yeah yeah
Plastic crown
Yeah yeah
[Vocal Tremolo Effect]
Bow back down
Ha
Look at you
Trying hard
That’s adorable
Ha
Move along
You were never
That important
[Final Chorus]
I don’t bite
I just smile real mean
Keep my hands clean
On the crime scene
You act tough
But you bow back down
I look cute
With a plastic crown
Yeah yeah
Plastic crown
Yeah yeah
Bow back down
Tiny king
Tiny throne
Tiny crown
All alone
CREDITS
Performer: Dara Montel
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com
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Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited.
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