Brazilian singer-songwriter Bárbara Grando has just released her new single “EUFORIA,” a frenetic electronic track that transforms anxiety into a chaotic soundscape. Inspired by the likes of Lady Gaga and FKA twigs, Grando discharges synthesizers, sounds, and experimental layers in a song that defies organization and seeks to replicate the sensation of a racing mind.
Composed by Grando alongside Leto, Guiggow, and Gale, “EUFORIA” sonically recreates an avalanche of thoughts and emotions. The song advances in a frenetic manner, eschewing comfort and stability, and finds its strength in excess. The production, mixing, and mastering are handled by the ZUCHINI team, responsible for works with notable artists like Ludmilla, IZA, and Matuê. The result is a true electronic pandemonium: synthesizers collide, textures accumulate, and different stimuli compete for space, translating the mental state that gave birth to the composition.
References and Influences
The song’s references span Lady Gaga and FKA twigs, artists known for pushing the boundaries of pop and utilizing estrangement, intensity, and experimentation as a language. In “EUFORIA,” these influences appear both in the chaotic sonic architecture and in the union of music, performance, and image.
A Personal Journey of Self-Discovery
The composition was born from Grando’s personal experience with anxiety and her ongoing quest for self-discovery. Throughout her life, the artist has undergone therapy and spiritual retreats, developing a close relationship with themes related to spirituality and well-being. These tools are reflected in the song’s discourse, but do not soften its sonority. There is a deliberate contrast between the consciousness constructed by Grando and the sensory violence of a mind that continues to accelerate.
“I wanted to create a song that didn’t hide the discomfort, but also didn’t stop at it,” Grando explains. “‘EUFORIA’ talks about those moments when everything seems to accelerate at the same time, but where we learn, gradually, to breathe, look inside, and trust the tools we’ve built over our lives. I hope that each person finds in this song a hug, a mirror, and, who knows, a light to cross their own labyrinths.“
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A Visual Representation of Chaos
The music video, directed by Mariana Falcão in collaboration with Gabriel Argemi, takes the chaos to a new dimension. Shot in a mansion surrounded by nature in São Bernardo do Campo, Grande São Paulo, the video transforms the house’s rooms into fragments of a mind overwhelmed by stimuli, fears, and conflicting sensations.
Falcão’s resume includes works with brands and artists like Vivara, Gucci, Elle, Marcelo D2, and Baco Exu do Blues. For “EUFORIA,” the director uses corridors, shadows, and symbolic elements to build a narrative inspired by psychological suspense. The mansion, initially representing protection and isolation, becomes a psychological labyrinth traversed by tension, estrangement, and excess.
A New Chapter in Bárbara Grando’s Discography
“EUFORIA” follows “SUPERSTAR,” released in June, and reveals another part of Grando’s upcoming debut album. While “SUPERSTAR” worked on self-confidence, personal brilliance, and affirmation, “EUFORIA” takes a more aggressive, vulnerable, and experimental direction. The new track does not seek beauty in serenity but in the collision between thoughts, sounds, and feelings pushed to the limit.
Grando, a native of Marechal Cândido Rondon and raised in Mercedes, Paraná, began singing at five and studying piano at eight. With a degree in Music, she released her first self-published work at 25. Currently, at 30, the artist has 24 songs and two EPs in her discography. In her debut album, Grando aims to consolidate an identity that combines futuristic pop, spirituality, personal experiences, and sonic experimentation.
“EUFORIA” and its official music video are now available on digital platforms. With this release, Grando amplifies the scope of her debut album, showcasing her artistic growth and creative vision. As she continues to push the boundaries of pop music, Grando invites listeners to join her on a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and sonic experimentation.
