“stranger” by margø is the perfect ending to a flawless era. The focus single of her newly released debut album, who are you when you’re alone? gives listeners an insight into the dark-pop singer’s mind. Throughout the track, she confesses her experience with feeling like an outsider. She wants to let those around her in, but she is afraid. She is unsure if she can trust them to keep her safe and catch her when she falls. She tells the stranger beside her that she is “careful not to” let them in. However, she immediately contradicts this by pleading: “Stranger, please don’t leave me.” With these two lines, margø reveals her fear of intimacy and her fear of abandonment and loneliness. With the poignant lyrics, “stranger” illustrates the singer’s complex emotions, providing a cathartic release for the artist.
margø has spent the year releasing captivating singles to build anticipation for her debut album. Each release has showcased the singer’s iconic soundscape and intricate lyrics. By now, it is clear that margø has mastered her style and found her niche with her intense dark-pop productions. “stranger” utilizes a dark synth that, when paired with spatial audio, results in the music feeling like an extension of the listener. Each aspect of the production blends perfectly together, from margø’s smooth vocals to the electronica-pop instrumentation. The intense beat drop at the end of the chorus is to be expected in this genre, and yet, it still catches the listener off-guard and leaves them in awe of the singer’s talent. From the somber lyrics to the fiery soundscape, “stranger” flawlessly encapsulates margø, making it one of my favorite tracks from the artist.
margø is a dark-pop singer-songwriter from Edmonton, Canada. She made her debut in 2019 with her single, “In Between”. Since then, the artist has released over a dozen singles and three EPs. On October 11th, 2024, she released her debut album, who are you when you’re alone? “stranger” is the eighth and final single from the project. She has over 30 million streams globally with over 7 million streams on Spotify alone for her hit single, “Play Pretend”. Furthermore, she has been featured on several of the streaming platform’s prominent playlists, such as Villain Mode, SALT, young & free, misfits 2.0, Ready to Rock, It’s a Bop, Best of Rock 2022, Fresh Finds: Pop, Rock Now, New Music Friday Canada, and many more. margø draws inspiration from iconic rock artists such as Joan Jett and Blondie, while maintaining her individuality with a modern, dark twist. Make sure to follow her on social media to stay up to date with any future announcements and check out her creative posts that encapsulate her unique aesthetic.
Written By Karlee Skipper
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