PIAO is a Shanghai-born and now Los Angeles-based artist who’s been making an impact on the international pop music scene. With an impressive vocal range and a penchant for authentic lyricism, she’s been winning over fans and tastemakers alike with her unique and playful approach to pop music.
Having graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, PIAO is not only a gifted singer but also a multi-instrumentalist. Her talent has led her to collaborate with top artists and producers, including notable names like T-Pain and Don Cannon, who’ve contributed to shaping her music.
Last year she made a splash with her sensational debut EP, tissues, which saw her music strike a chord with global audiences. In September this year, PIAO returned with her track “Cardcaptor” and now brings us her latest release with the brand new single titled “Neopet.”
“Neopet” draws its name from the iconic virtual pet video game and serves as a homage to the moments of our childhood that shape us into the individuals we are today. The track opens with a pitched vocal sample that gives it an immediately recognisable and nostalgic 8-bit quality.
As the beat kicks in, a vibrant array of electronic textures bursts to life, setting the stage for PIAO’s distinctive vocal stylings. PIAO’s vocals shine throughout “Neopet” via a performance that showcases a remarkable range, fluttering between rapid, rhythmic flows to elegant melodic stretches and soaring high notes.
“Neopet” is an energising and instantly catchy alternative pop song that melts elements of electronic pop, dance music, trap and hyperpop into a memorable and highly original sound wrapped up in slick sound design. With “Neopet,” PIAO not only pays tribute to a beloved childhood experience but also delivers a superb new single as she continues to operate at the very highest level.
Commenting on the single, she shares, “A core memory of my childhood was going over to my friend Sharon’s house after school and playing Neopets. These little moments make who I am so I wanted to put this simple memory into a song. A capsule of my origin, inspiration and character… what it meant then to enjoy life and not worry about time – happiness in a pure form.”
Listen to Neopet below
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