A Nostalgic Collaboration
PIAO and Stephanie Poetri team up for a new joint single titled 'MP3 SUMMER', which arrives today, September 4th. Released just in time for the Labor Day weekend, the track brings the two close collaborators together for a dedicated electro-pop release.
Bottling the Y2K Era
The new single serves as a nostalgic time capsule of the Tumblr and Y2K eras. The artists look to bottle the specific feeling of summer 2016, recalling a time of digital cameras and meeting up with friends to let loose for the night. The thematic release aims to serve as a soundtrack for romanticizing the present.
Driving Rhythms and Visuals
Sonically, 'MP3 SUMMER' pairs shimmering synths and punchy drums with a driving electro-pop pulse and hyper-pop vocals. The project is inspired by the idea that 2026 is the new 2016. It looks back to a period when life felt more colorful and carefree, specifically referencing a time before phone addiction and adult realities took over.