A higher force capable of lifting anyone out of their seat, like the soundtrack to a suspense film’s climax, is part of what the sound of “Playstation” evokes, the new single from electro-pop singer Evalyn, who continues to break through on digital platforms with her talent and intensity.
The track, taken from “A Quiet Life,” is a sneak peek from this intense body of work conceived, nurtured, and brought to life in parallel with her own journey into motherhood, infusing it with tones of change, drive, and a deep sense of artistic maturity.
“‘Playstation’ was written on a scorching hot day in LA when I was pregnant and nauseous and was basically bedridden every day. We wanted to capture the feeling of getting caught droning on your phone, playing video games, or watching reality TV in bed and getting stuck there—the guilty pleasure of it. This song represents the sea change in the sonic direction of the album toward something darker and more intense,” she shared.
The single is accompanied by a music video filled with technological references, featuring a moody pop aesthetic. The artist is surrounded by broken TVs, stacked screens showing endless glitches, neon hues, and water soaking everything, adding yet another layer to the chaos.
“This video incorporated a lot of core tenets of the new music—technology, feeling overwhelmed by screens, anxiety, and drowning in your feelings,” she said.
Written by Evalyn alongside Karissa Bone and Dave Burris, the song layers intense guitar work over a full hyperpop production, raising the stakes after the release of the well-received singles “The Feeling” and “Boys Girls.”
With over a decade in the music scene, the artist has mastered the art of transforming personal turbulence into pure pop catharsis. Since her breakout as the voice behind Louis the Child’s hit “Fire,” she has solidified her place as both a sought-after collaborator and a powerful solo figure in the electronic scene. Her talent has earned her spots at festivals like Coachella, SXSW, and CRSSD, as well as performances at iconic venues such as Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.
Throughout her career, she has accumulated over 130 million streams on Spotify. Her 2018 album, “Salvation,” became a psychedelic pop touchstone, exploring self-rescue.
“A Quiet Life” is shaping up to be her most ambitious project yet, conceived and recorded almost entirely during her first pregnancy. From the three tracks unveiled so far, the album promises a sonic journey through anxiety, the relentless hum of screens, the vertigo of self-loss, and the restless drive to reinvent. With influences ranging from Aphex Twin to Grimes and collaborations with forward-thinking Los Angeles producers, the record weaves a narrative of tension and surrender.
“Playstation” marks a shift toward a darker, more intense sound. Surrounded by flickering screens and shattered TVs, Evalyn dives, both literally and symbolically, into the emotional chaos her music portrays, an “organized disorder” that connects, inspires, and strikes straight to the jugular.
Find “Playstation” on all streaming platforms and connect with Evalyn on Instagram
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