Electronic Pop from Maddy Storm

Manchester-based artist Maddy Storm crafts an original sound of pop-focused electronic music wrapped in a dark, edgier exploration of the style. It’s a forward-thinking approach to music that’s seen her rise since her debut in 2020 with the single “Dizzying Heights.”

She’s been steadily making a name for herself with a string of well-received singles and her debut EP, Forced Extrovert, released last year. Now, she returns with her latest offering, “Last Halloween,” a track that marks a welcome return from the artist and offers the perfect distillation of her bold pop sound.

“Last Halloween” is therapeutic anthem that’s centred on life in your 20s while grappling with mental health, the fear of becoming a burden to loved ones and not knowing how to pick up the pieces. The song opens with haunting instrumental plucks that float in an eerie sonic atmosphere.

This haunting introduction quickly gives way to a beat-driven soundscape, accented by powerful synth bass stabs as Maddy Storm’s commanding vocals ride above, infusing the track with biting attitude and instantly memorable melodies. As the song progresses, you’re enveloped in a potent dark pop cocktail.

The crunching kick and snare, along with the rattle of hi-hats, provide the rhythmic backbone, creating a danceable groove. Maddy’s melodic writing is on full display, weaving moody hooks into the fabric of the song. In just two minutes, “Last Halloween” manages to captivate with its cutting-edge electronic pop energy.

Beyond its compelling sound, the song continues Maddy’s mission to increase the representation of women in music production. Recoding, producing and mixing the track herself, Maddy serves up an astonishing demonstration of her all round talent, delivering an energising and infectious new cut that stakes her claim as a must-watch artist and producer in the pop scene of the UK and beyond.

Listen to Last Halloween below

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