Precious Pepala unveils darkly seductive breakup anthem ‘Love Bombs’
Taken from her forthcoming EP ‘Rosey’, ‘Love Bombs’ is as intense as it is addictive.
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Armed with her silky vocals, sharp penmanship and boundary-pushing approach to alt-pop, Sheffield’s Precious Pepala has gathered a cult following in recent years, and her latest single Love Bombs only reaffirms why.
A darkly seductive alternative anthem, the track confronts the manipulative concept of love bombing through regimented rhythms, cinematic strings and cutting yet relatable lyricism. Not only is “Throwing up a white flag cause you’re such a red one” such an iconic line — one that belongs in every girl’s arsenal — but the chorus carries a chant-like quality that demands to be shouted by an army of vengeful alt-pop fans.
Irresistibly edgy and instantly captivating, Pepala’s inherent musicality ensures that her emotive vocals never once lose control despite the track’s relentless momentum. Leaning fully into Love Bombs’ raw live energy, Pepala commands its roaring rock sensibilities as the tempo accelerates towards its explosive finale.
Crashing through ceilings of confidence, Pepala demonstrates a crystal-clear vision for her sound and project on Love Bombs. Much like love bombing itself, the track is intense, addictive and over before you’ve even had time to blink twice. So, be wary of dismissing her as just another voice in pop. Pepala is a hit-maker on the rise.
Love Bombs is out now and is taken from her forthcoming EP Rosey, which will be released later this year.