Shobsy is one of those voices that should be heard. It’s just his UK debut single, “Champagne,” but with it, the Irish artist’s stepping into the spotlight with a sleek and euphoric sound all his own. Available now through his independent label, Shobsy Records (distributed by CD Baby), the track melds a glistening synth-pop bite with a sumptuous, velvet-coated vocal performance that recalls legends such as Freddie Mercury, George Michael, and The Weeknd yet with a much fresher, more contemporary flair.
“Champagne” is ultimately a love letter to the magic of the midnight hour when reality melts, the music rises, and one last drink becomes a saga. Drenched in neon-lit synths and crisp, throbbing beats, the production is the ideal canvas for Shobsy’s stylistic range. From smooth, sultry lows to an electrifying falsetto, his voice doesn’t just glide over “Champagne.” It seizes it.
Lyrically, Shobsy harnesses the visceral immediacy of spontaneity, the intoxicating energy of a night that refuses to land. “It’s a love song dedicated to Champagne,” he says, but it’s deeper than a party anthem. Beneath the glossy pop sheen, there’s a nostalgic undertone, a reminder of the transience of these moments. This breadth of emotion, mixed with an undeniably catchy hook, shines through on “Champagne.”
Set in Berlin, “Champagne” strikes a sweet spot between retro allure and contemporary pop precision. It’s audacious, cinematic, and a statement. If “Champagne” is the toast to Shobsy’s arrival, consider this the first of many toasts.