Have you ever been addicted to the things you find familiarity in even if it’s a past relationship that had a million good reasons for ending? Where you know it’s bound to end in hurt, but there’s a part of you that always wants to go back no matter what. Dalloway has, and her new single “Hangover” reveals how it feels. This track brings a lot of electro indie alt-pop energy with a spooky season vibe perfect for the season. She wanted to play around with distortion to add emphasis on how confusing it can be to ignore all the rights and choose the wrong. Along with the song, she released a music video that is inspired by the iconic 80’s slasher era. The visuals are incredible and showing the bad decisions made in classic slasher films and aligning that with the message of the song was pure artistry.
Dalloway said “Hangover is about going back to a relationship when you know it’s a terrible idea, but the hope of maybe getting it right this time overwhelms all the red flags.” She uses metaphors in the verses like “You’re the knife and I’m in the kitchen” or “You’re the bet I shouldn’t be taking” expressing how wrong this person is for her. Going back time and time again to someone who hurts you feels like hitting a nail into a coffin with little effort wondering if it will ever seal shut. It’s painful and a lot of unnecessary self sabotage, but it’s something we’ve all done before. Dalloway turned this experience into a relatable pop-bop that has you humming the melody after the first listen. I admire the self-reflecting and awareness she portrayed in the lyrics and the empowering effect it has to know the choices are wrong and understand that you have every reason to walk away. You just have to find the strength to hit the nail hard enough, bury the coffin and find peace.
Dalloway is a singer-songwriter who grew up outside of Boston, but has been LA based for the past decade. Her name is Mary-Cait, but she got her artist name from her favorite novel, 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf. She has never been a stranger to music and performing with a history of vocal lessons, school musicals and being apart of an a cappella group. In 2022, she released her debut single “Phases” as well as her debut EP “Overripe” kick starting her solo artist career. Dalloway writes about personal experiences about longing, neurodivergence, depression and being queer. Music for her is about finding a way to express herself and empower others by sharing it. Dalloway is an icon in the making and her artistry is inspiring. If you love Sapphic pop, you’re sure to love “Hangover” and all her other releases. Check out the links down below to stay updated with Dalloway.
Written By Emylee Herring
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