At just over two-and-a-half minutes, ‘Adore You’ doesn’t waste time, yet it never feels in a hurry to reach its destination. LIA LIA’s sultry vocal draws you in first, simmering above the restrained alt-pop instrumentation before the track begins to gather momentum. Right towards the end, jagged guitars push their way to the surface and her voice becomes increasingly powerful and cathartic. It’s not quite the huge, explosive grunge crescendo you might expect, but that’s what makes it work; the release feels emotional rather than purely sonic, with vulnerability gradually giving way to something stronger.

That cinematic quality carries through to the accompanying video, with its moody visuals giving ‘Adore You’ the atmosphere of a dark coming-of-age teen drama – the kind where complicated relationships, heightened emotions and late-night introspection are never far away. Short, slow-burning and quietly cathartic, ‘Adore You’ proves LIA LIA doesn’t need a massive explosion to make an impact.

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From the outset, ‘Audacity’ balances delicate and explosive moments with impressive confidence. LIA LIA’s sweet, breathy vocals give way to a powerful, shout-along chorus, while jagged ’90s-inspired grunge guitars steadily build the song towards a cathartic finale. The contrast between vulnerability and strength is what makes the track so compelling, with each section adding to the growing emotional release.

Evoking the spirit of classic coming-of-age films, ‘Audacity’ conjures images of a teenager scribbling in a notebook while music blares from bedroom speakers, wrapped in moody lighting and restless emotion. Nostalgic without feeling derivative, the single captures that familiar mix of uncertainty, frustration and self-discovery, proving that LIA LIA’s new era is every bit as exciting as it promises to be.

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Produced by Franco Reid (Wisp, After and Tanukichan) and @absofacto with additional guitars by Luke Knight, ‘Boogiepop Blitzkrieg Blob’ sees LIA LIA waving goodbye to her babypunk era as she enters a bold new chapter. At its core is a band-driven sound anchored by pulsing live drums and throbbing bass, colliding with roaring modular textures, analogue drum machines, playful vocal glitches, and swelling synths drenched in nostalgia.

This new era first gained inspiration in New York, where she performed at the invitation of acclaimed contemporary artist Anne Imhof in DOOM — a large-scale immersive performance commissioned by the Park Avenue Armory that fused theater, dance, skateboarding, and music into a sprawling three-hour production. Sharing the stage with an all-star cast including Munky, Talia Ryder, Eliza Douglas, and prima ballerina Devon Teuscher, LIA LIA discovered a creative community that reflected the world she had long been building within herself.

With ‘Boogiepop Blitzkrieg Blob,’ LIA LIA continues to push creative boundaries across music, fashion, and visual art — crafting a world that is intimate yet cinematic, fragile yet explosive, and unmistakably her own.

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‘Dopamine’ further cements LIA LIA’s reputation for delivering pristine alternative pop with an edge. The track showcases her signature blend of genre-defying sounds, while Billy Lemos, whose recent credits include Tinashe, Omar Apollo and Spill Tab, adds his unique production flair.

Speaking about the song LIA LIA says “’Dopamine’ explores the duality of the mind, where the clean and pure battles the self-destructive urge to escape existence. In a world where screens numb the brain, it’s a haunting reflection on the struggle to be alone with your thoughts.”

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A pathfinder for Asian artists living in multicultural environments, LIA LIA continues to captivate audiences with her innovative and arresting music and visuals.

Speaking about the song LIA LIA says “if you are an introvert and someone is annoying the shit out of you, you can just send them the track ‘shut up!’ and it will solve all your problems.”

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Lia explains, “My new single ‘Am I Human?’ is the answer to my previous lead single ‘I’m a Moth!!’. While “moth” is about wanting to be a rockstar, self love, self acceptance and breaking free from the norm, ‘Am I Human?’ is about the more important, philosophical and fundamental questions in life… like ‘Why do we have to get out of bed?’, ‘Why can’t I be a cat?’ and ‘Am I Human?’.”

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