Based in Brighton, Norwegian/Egyptian artist Dinah Is seeks to inject jubilant energy in her music, resulting in an indie pop sound that’s memorable and impossible not to love. Drawing inspiration from artists like Sigrid and Caroline Polachek while taking cues from the likes of Mac Miller and Anderson .Paak to add touches of hip hop and jazz, her musical creations are marked by a positive perspective and lighthearted approach.
Dinah Is possesses a profound understanding of the value of living in the moment, and her artistic output perfectly reflects this ethos. First starting on her musical journey in the spheres of indie folk, pop and country, Dinah Is first appeared on the stages of Brighton armed with her alluring voice and acoustic guitar. Sharing her sound via studio releases, in 2021 she released her debut single with “Thinking Backwards,” unveiling a bright and breezy indie pop outing which she followed up with her sophomore single “I’m New” later that year.
After a considerable hiatus, Dinah Is has returned with a revitalised passion for music and new inspirations to inform the latest chapter of her exciting musical adventure. Distilling her comeback and updated sonic vision into a new song, she brings us her brand new single titled “You Are Insane,” a grooving alternative pop outing that channels the disco-inflected vibes of artists like Tom Misch.
Drawing a creative spark from her own experiences to write the song, “You Are Insane” is about breaking free from toxic people and cutting out negativity from your life. Commenting on the context of the song, she shares, “You realise that the time has come to be true to yourself, build yourself up and not care what anyone thinks of you.”
Started off with the playful tumbling notes of a pulsing bass guitar riff as soft electric piano notes add colour to the arrangement, the beat filters in to set up Dinah’s smooth voice, backed by call and response style backing vocal lines. Driven by the clop of the beat and low groove of the bass, airy sonic shimmers and soft guitar touches build the tension for the song to burst into a stunning chorus of snapping drums, intricate funky guitar and instantly catchy vocal leads.
Across its three and a half minutes, Dinah Is serves up a slick indie disco pop anthem that’s at once infectious and meaningful. Full of delicate ebb and flow, compelling vocal performance and superb musicianship accented in every instrument from the steady beat to the elegant piano work. It’s a truly marvellous song with wide appeal, marking the triumphant comeback of Dinah Is and signalling a thrilling year ahead as she shares her infectious sound.
Listen to You Are Insane below
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