Singer-songwriter Lina Cosmic presented her single “Everyday” to the public on September 26th, released by Marã Música on all digital platforms. The track, which also features a music video directed by Pedro Domicio, marks an aesthetic turning point in the artist’s career, exploring dark pop sounds with eighties echoes without sacrificing modernity.
Autobiographical and visceral, the song reflects the desire to be with someone and not be able to, carrying emotional intensity from its composition to the final production. With an intimate and somber atmosphere, the release inaugurates a new chapter in the career of the Brazilian artist, known for moving between pop, rock, and electronic references.
“Everyday” was born from a personal and visceral experience. What was it like transforming such intimate feelings into art, knowing that the public would have access to this part of your story?
As an artist, I have no choice but to share my feelings as truthfully as possible when I translate my life into music. It ends up being something natural for me, whether I use metaphors or not.
The partnership with Pedro Domicio was both musical and personal. How did your relationship influence the creative process and the final result of the single?
At the time, there was no romantic connection, just a friendship. So, it didn’t have much influence beyond the musical partnership that already existed.
The video was shot in an intimate space, Pedro’s apartment, on a rainy afternoon in Urca. What meaning do these choices bring to the song’s atmosphere?
It’s very much about the contrast between the cold of the street and the rain and the comfort of being inside an apartment. This same contrast is reflected in the lyrics: despite the cold of adversity, there is the warmth of desire.
You’ve always moved between different styles, but here you delved into dark pop with eighties echoes. What drew you to this sonic path at this point in your career?
I’ve always loved pop music, and much of what we listen to today is a legacy of the ’80s and the synthesizer revolution. So I’ve wanted to try this path for a long time.
The lyrics to “Everyday” came almost as a confession. Do you believe spontaneity is one of the keys to the emotional intensity of your songs?
Yes. My commitment to making music has always been to the truth, no matter how fanciful the resources I may use to express myself.
Looking back at your trajectory, from the EP produced by Liber Gadelha to the album “Back in Time” and now with “Everyday”, how do you see this aesthetic and artistic evolution?
I was very young when I recorded my first EP. I was already writing, but I needed to learn how to produce to understand where I wanted my sound to go. With Back in Time, I already had a sense of the sound and, at the same time, wanted to experiment. It ended up working out much better.
Your references range from the Beatles to Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd. Which of these influences do you feel most prominent in this new work—whether in aesthetics, sound, or narrative?
The Weeknd, but also Lana. They both helped me develop this sexier aura for the music and let go of the shyness of speaking more directly about love.
The release of “Everyday” marks a new chapter in your career. What avenues would you like to explore from now on, and what Lina Cosmic can the public expect to see?
Right now, I want to let life show me what fate has in store. But synth pop and post-punk seem to be calling me right now.
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