Today, we’d like to introduce you to Melbourne/Naarm-based artist CARDAMONE who has been consistently releasing singles since 2020 that explore the steamy intersection between love, loss and obsession. While you might be expecting us to unpack one of her highly produced hits, then we have a surprise for you as we dive into a beautifully stripped-back version of her single ‘Trip’. With a simple acoustic guitar and CARDAMONE’s soulful voice, this recording makes us think of a live, intimate showcase.

This exposed performance also allows listeners to tap into the song’s deeper meaning with a renewed sense of vulnerability. CARDAMONE takes the idea of a “trip”, that being a blurring between fantasy and reality, and relates that to an unclear relationship. She captures that uncertainty, temptation and confusion through her unfiltered vocals, direct lyrics and deep understanding of melodic movement. This acoustic rendition of ‘Trip’ is just proof that this artist can shine even without all the production tricks.

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