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Anna Thoresen Turns Heartbreak Into Hypnotic Pop on “VOODOO DOLL”
You can almost see it: a dimly lit bedroom in New Jersey, sunlight filtering through blinds, a melody looping endlessly in a young artist’s mind. This is where Anna Thoresen wrote the chorus to her new single, “VOODOO DOLL”, a song that transforms the ache of mistreatment into raw, hypnotic pop. The track fuses infectious hooks with the emotional intensity of rock and the soulful depth of R&B, creating a soundscape where frustration, heartbreak, and empowerment collide.
“VOODOO DOLL is a song about being exhausted by mistreatment and finally wanting your partner to feel the same hurt they put you through. Writing it was an incredible emotional release for me, and I hope listeners find that same sense of catharsis in it,” Anna says, her voice as candid as the lyrics themselves.
From the moment the first note drops, listeners are drawn into a world of hypnotic energy. Driving rhythms pulse beneath layers of soaring harmonies, each chord carrying the weight of vulnerability transformed into strength. What begins as personal pain becomes collective power—an anthem for anyone who has felt worn down, overlooked, or underestimated.
Finished in her LA home studio, “VOODOO DOLL” is a sonic exorcism. The track’s pop melodies loop in your mind while its rock-tinged intensity and R&B soul hit somewhere deeper—between the chest and the gut, where emotion lives. Anna doesn’t just tell her story—she pulls listeners inside it, letting them feel every sting, every spark, every flicker of empowerment that comes from reclaiming one’s voice.
By the end, the hypnotic chorus leaves its mark. Anna Thoresen doesn’t just sing her truth; she makes you live it with her.
Songwriters often draw from personal experience, but what makes Just a Daydream stand out is the way AMBER reshapes those experiences through imagination. Instead of presenting events exactly as they happened, she builds scenes that feel colourful, expressive and full of possibility, giving the songs a distinctive identity from the very beginning.
That approach reflects the idea behind the EP’s title. What begins as a passing thought or a hopeful fantasy gradually develops into something more tangible, carrying listeners through romance, longing, disappointment and, ultimately, self-acceptance. The songs remain connected by that thread, making the EP feel like one continuous conversation rather than a collection of separate ideas.
Musically, AMBER blends soul, jazz, funk and pop touches without allowing any one influence to dominate. The lively pulse of “Say What” explores the confusion that can grow from crossed wires, while “Aromatherapy” offers a gentler close, bringing the emotional journey to a place of calm reflection.
Working with producer Kipper Eldridge, AMBER has created a debut that places storytelling at its heart. Every musical choice supports the atmosphere of the songs, allowing the lyrics and performances to take centre stage. Out now through Now Listen, Just a Daydream is more than a collection of well-made tracks. It is an invitation into a creative world where imagination gives everyday emotions a fresh perspective and where even the smallest moments have a story worth telling.
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