Rising alt-pop artist Indira Ellis returns with her second release of 2024, the intoxicating “Painkiller”—a dazzling blend of disco grooves, alt-rock swells, and emotional honesty.
With sleek synths and soaring choruses, “Painkiller” feels like a late-night confession on the dance floor. Ellis’ classically trained vocals move effortlessly between soft vulnerability and bold theatrics, capturing the chaotic beauty of a love that hits like a strong drink—sweet, overwhelming, and impossible to forget.
“I wrote this song about the cocktail it’s named after,” Ellis shares, “and a person who liked said drink too much.” That blend of metaphor and memory pulses through every beat, making the track both personal and universally relatable.
From its nostalgic shimmer to its cathartic crescendo, “Painkiller” is a bold step in Ellis’s evolution—from her roots in musical theatre to the heart of New York’s alt-pop scene. It’s a lush, emotionally charged anthem that proves heartbreak can still sparkle.
Indira Ellis – Painkiller
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