Review: "Obsessed" - Margaux Regan

Margaux Regan has returned with her new single, “Obsessed.” A country-inspired pop single, "Obsessed" sees Regan writing a playful twist on anxious-attachment and how infatuation can become a toxic obsession over time. Full of humor and sarcasm, “Obsessed” finds Regan setting up different meet-cutes that seem organic, saying that “we [got to] stop meeting like this.”  Channeling old school Taylor Swift, Regan goes through the song with a lightness in her voice as Regan finds her own songwriting voice in the indie-folk space. With “Obsessed” being a love letter to both Sabrina Carpenter and Carrie Underwood, Regan leaves listeners laughing and on the edge of their seats for more singles.

“Obsessed” is so much fun. With witty and self-aware lyrics co-written by Regan and producer Ian Holmes, “Obsessed” finds its footing in the contrast between the production and lyrics. A soft, country song led by acoustic guitar and heavy drums, “Obsessed” plays with its production, capturing the soft feelings of a crush forming while having its lyrics being a dedication to obsession and doing anything to make a crush a partner. This contrast usually doesn’t hook me, but Regan finds the perfect balance between the sarcastic and the soft. “Obsessed” may be Regan's final offering before her debut EP, but I dare to say it’s my favorite song by her yet.

Margaux Regan is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter based in London. The French-Irish artist found herself loving music through artists like U2, The Cranberries, and Sinéad O’Connor. In pursuit of this love, Regan moved to London to pursue a B.A. in songwriting at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. With inspirations like Zach Bryan, Lizzy McAlpine, and Dolly Parton, Regan’s discography, while small, keeps listeners hooked with each new song. Regan’s debut EP, After Thought, arrives January 26. If listeners would like to keep up with After Thought’s release and new concert dates, they can find new updates on Regan's social media, linked down below.  

Written By Abby Mornhinweg

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