Melbourne's own CARDAMONE releases her newest track, "Falling For You," out June 27, and it's a song that's as raw as it is empowering. A pliable pop-rock plea smudged in grit and indie-pop shimmer, it renders all the messy turns of the longing that can envelope us and leaves a little room, like in those air-ready metaphoric address books of old, for things to get back on track. CARDAMONE can suck you into her universe with her gravelly, unfiltered voice. She confides, she aches, and she heals in every note.
"Falling For You" comes in declaration and manifestation. Written during a tumultuous time emotionally, the song was her way of speaking what she most desired into being a love that was safe, intimate, and enduring. "It's a manifestation song," CARDAMONE says of the track. "I wrote it in a dark place, hoping that by putting what I wanted out into the universe, I could attract the kind of love I'd never had." That yearning, coupled with resolve, is the through line that runs the song, giving it intense poignancy for anyone who has tried to will a better reality into existence.
CARDAMONE taps the grittiness of Amy Winehouse, the melodic fearlessness of RAYE and Billie Eilish, and the emotional punch of Red Hot Chili Peppers, but somehow creates something that sounds like nothing else. Production leans into pop textures, yet retains its rock edge, making for a track that's both radio-ready and full of authenticity. CARDAMONE was a pro-dancer who had travelled the world, hitting stages across the globe and sharing them with the likes of Justin Bieber and Avicii, before transitioning to music. Now, she's taking a stand in her own spotlight, and it suits her well. Each thump of "Falling For You" is proof that she's living stories with fearless honesty that extends well beyond the song itself. "Falling For You" is a reminder that even in the darkest of places, art has the power to conjure light, connection, and possibility. CARDAMONE's describing love and redefining what it means to fall hard.
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