Sri Lankan-British singer, songwriter, producer and vocalist GILSKA returns with her first release of 2025. The new single ‘Bad Way’ showcases Gilska’s move from the EDM-pop of her earlier work to a more dark and evocative soundscape of atmospherics whilst keeping the stylistic infectious melodies and elegant vocal performances of her earlier releases.
Gritty, raw, and haunting, Gilska describes the track as “A warning, not an apology” as her pointed lyricism traverses the dark, theatrical soundscape. Rich with layer keyed keys, sampled strings, swelling bass, crunchy beats and subtle guitar, the track captures a soundscape as comparable to Billie Eilish as it is to BANKS and Black Honey
“‘Bad Way’ is about a toxic relationship gone too far. It explores the aftermath of emotional abuse, flipping the narrative on the ‘psycho ex’ trope and revealing the pain that created her.”
From classical beginnings to club anthems that pay homage to her Sri Lankan heritage, GILSKA has developed a genre bending style. Channeling the legacy of her grandfather—a renowned Sri Lankan pop singer—Gilska’s music now pulses with raw vulnerability and cinematic depth.
With support and acclaim across the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC Asian Network, Rolling Stone India, Notion, Earmilk, Clash, DMY, Reprezent and Kiss FM, Gilska’s talent for pulling listeners into her intricate sonic world has seen her grow as an artist and build widespread support. With several high profile performances under her belt including at the Wembley stadium for Voice in a Million, Gilska continues to showcase her seemingly boundaryless potential.
Sri Lankan – Bad Way
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