Van Dame Shines Through Heartbreak with Bittersweet Nostalgia in New Single 'Golden'
Take heartbreak stained in glossy synths, a melody which wavers on the line of nostalgia and denial… that is the song “Golden” by Swedish artist Van Dame. The debut single paints a bittersweet portrait of post-breakup life-striving to stay “golden” while also masking the upbeat rhythms that hide the emotional turmoil lurking beneath. Van Dame's vocals take on an ethereal quality, gracing a difficult landscape and offering reassurance to heavy-hearted ears. With sonic nods to retro pop blended with alternative pop, the track is nothing short of a groove that features an undeniable infectious chorus paired with lyrics that unravel a viscerally emotional experience. It's a beautiful contrast — such sun-soaked synths and guitar licks should be the soundtrack for all our warm nights, but instead they support some deeply unspoken desire entangled in just being "ok." Indeed, “Golden” isn't just another breakup anthem — it's a sonically illustrated eye-roll at trying to keep the past close while pretending that you've let go, and by the time you're caught in its whirlwind of infectious glee, chances are, Golden is very hard to skip.
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