Today we have the great pleasure of introducing new dark pop duo Syrra with the premiere of their debut single ‘I Can Be Mean’. Founded in the multi-cultural crucible of London before later polishing off tunes in the Portuguese mountains, Syrra is comprised of Swedish lead singer Aneta and Berlin-born producer Sinah. Meaning ‘sister’ in Swedish, the name Syrra taps into the very essence of this group who create beautiful sonic spaces out of vulnerability; spaces in which we may re-find our strength. This is wholly apparent on ‘I Can Be Mean’ where Aneta honestly unpacks themes of self-worth (or lack thereof) over Sinah’s glacial, pulsing production - with heart-rendering results. The single is also accompanied by a mesmeric video directed by Luna Black. Speaking of the video, Black states that “The work is a self-portrait, originally part of an installation for a projection festival. The film was projected through a vase of water into a mirrored box to create an otherworldly optical illusion”. ‘I Can Be Mean’ is the first in a series of tracks Syrra plan to release throughout the year, so we’re thrilled to know it might not be too long before we hear from this exciting pair again… - KJ