Olina's "Newspaper Smell" offers a captivating mix of vibrant psychedelic indie music

Olina's newest single, "Newspaper Smell," is a vivid Polaroid of a summer saturated with sharp contrasts and lyrical storytelling. Olina takes this mad world in which we live and turns it into a moody indie rock ride with psych undercurrents. "Newspaper Smell" is more than an indie rock song; it's a dexterous, sprawling monologue, and it catches them reliving the collision of worlds with wit and authenticity.

Olina's vocals pull no punches from the opening verse, quickfire and urgent, cutting through the offbeat rhythm with a directness that compels our attention. And then, when you think you're getting a sense of the pacing, her voice calms; she sounds laid-back, unexpectedly tender, in a small, more intimate moment before the chorus explodes with emotion, the unsanded edges of her voice suddenly, disquietingly exposed. Indeed, the track's spirited vocal delivery mirrors its lyrical condemnation of class nonsense, with razor-sharp critique hidden within compelling narrative.

Originally hailing from Athens and now based in London, she has a trademark sound that might remind fans of Alanis Morissette and Tori Amos, but still manages to feel original. It masterfully ratchets toward a thrilling instrumental crescendo that explodes in the track's final minute, a sonic release as explosive as the story it tells. If you're looking for something that's as thought-provoking as it is musically transfixing, then Olina's latest single is worth making your way for.