Liminal pop perfection: Why we want to sink into Madeline Goldstein
I listen to Madeline Goldstein's new song “Dream 2 Die (No Heaven)” and am immediately captivated by this beautiful, dreamy synth pop, which radiates such wonderful romanticism and melancholy. The US artist draws on one of her oldest tracks, which was written during a period of isolation—a feeling of limbo that can be felt in every note.
The mid-tempo beat doesn't exactly make me want to dance, but it compels me to listen intently so I can sink completely into my thoughts. The song is more for the heart, and that's exactly what I like so much about it. Madeline herself describes it as a liminal space between sleep and death, a lingering in between. Despite this depth, the whole thing is quite catchy and has a clear pop factor, but remains dark enough to definitely appeal to the black scene. A strong harbinger of the album to be released in April.
