"Self-produced by Balderdasch, with collaborative support from Pete Wareham in production and mixing, and the masterful touch of Jamie Hyland of M(h)aol, "Homoerotic" emerges via the esteemed label Apollo. The track is a testament to Balderdasch's burgeoning reputation for visceral live performances, particularly following her standout appearance at Whelan's 2026 Ones To Watch Festival in Dublin earlier this month. Reflecting on her live experience, Balderdasch shared,"
"Citing influences from the likes of Kim Gordon, Deli Girls, and Nine Inch Nails, Balderdasch embraces industrial textures and ferocious sonics, pushing boundaries in her soundscape. "We aimed to push the synths and the kick drum to their limits, and Pete Wareham poured his energy into the mix, ensuring the bass would rattle the walls of any club." Lyrically, "Homoerotic" navigates themes of repression, insecurity, and the pursuit of self-reinvention."
Balderdasch is an Irish, London-based experimental pop artist who returns with the single "Homoerotic," a pulsating electro-industrial anthem and follow-up to "Stillness Gyrating." The track oscillates between bold bravado and aching yearning, evoking the electric atmosphere of a queer rave with sensual, audacious energy. The single is self-produced with production and mixing support from Pete Wareham and mastering by Jamie Hyland of M(h)aol, released on Apollo. Live performances have been visceral, notably at Whelan's 2026 Ones To Watch Festival in Dublin. Influences include Kim Gordon, Deli Girls, and Nine Inch Nails, with production pushing synths, kick drum, and bass for club-rattling impact while lyrics explore repression, insecurity, and performative reinvention tinged with vulnerability.
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