Maria Domark enters a new chapter with "is this what you wanted?," a raw yet determined release that thrusts her not only forward as a budding future-pop artist but also as an already-blooming producer and storyteller. Produced in tandem with Canadian DJ-producer Crimson Child, however, the single is a wondrous hybrid of alt-pop openness and synthpop sophistication that's personal and quietly triumphant.
Domark's voice is dreamlike, a ghostly tremble of phrasings haunted by the emotional afterglow of heartbreak. And underneath that delicate surface is an impression of rebuilding, as if someone stood among the ruins of a love and decided what she wanted to recover, piece by piece. The song processes the emotional remains of breakups, sifting through hurt, facing toxic dynamics, and hunting for the earliest sparks of healing. As Domark increasingly takes on the duties of producer and songwriter, she steers her narrative with an honesty that seems unmediated and profoundly human.
Growing up in a musical household with Russian ballet professionals as parents, she possesses an innate understanding of performance and emotional subtlety in her work. That background shines through here, but it's her openness that cements the portrait. "is this what you wanted?" speaks not only to heartbreak but also to finding oneself after a rupture. It's introspective, atmospheric, and quietly empowering, offering an emotional release within a soundscape that feels both futuristic and intimate. With one song, Maria Domark debuts in a new era with attitude, purpose, and artistic claim.
Discover Maria Domark on Instagram, Facebook