By McKinsleigh Smith
With so much music in the Provo music scene, it’s easy to get sucked in and start listening to music in a bubble. It’s always great to see what awaits you in the broader world of sonic textures, and to find new recommendations that can inspire you to make music differently than you did before.
“Dopamine” by Daniel Lindahl hooked us from the opening seconds. It starts with a really cool driven electric piano before a synthwave lead enters. The introduction of drums kicks things off into a slick commercial bedroom pop song with hyperpop undertones. The groove is IN THE POCKET and feels crisp and punchy.
Our favorite thing about this song is that, in the end, it’s a Trojan horse for an indie rock song. Guitar textures are gradually introduced until halfway through the track the synth elements have been replaced entirely by guitars. The breakdown that follows will satisfy fans of The Backseat Lovers and Panic! at the Disco in equal measure. It’s a really unique fusion of genres and is catchy as h*ck.
Make sure to follow Daniel Lindahl on Instagram and check out “Dopamine” below.