L.A. Alt-Pop Star KiNG MALA Treats Her Sweet Tooth On “Sugarblind”
On her new single “sugarblind”, LA based artist KiNG MALA blends alternative rock with pop, leading to a lively, gritty tune unique to her distinct sound. Areli Castro, who performs under the moniker KiNG MALA, isn’t afraid to tackle themes like lust, recklessness, and badass femininity with her rich alternative soul music.
Through “sugarblind” Castro compares a craving for something sweet and satisfying as a likeness to feeling lust for someone. True to her bold, carefree attitude, there’s a youthful energy within the song. Matched to muted tones and her raspy vocals, the song is an easy listen, and if you’ve ever been infatuated with someone – or even something – it’s not hard to find traces of your experiences within the song.
While an easy listen, there’s a musical sophistication and originality within the arrangement that shouldn’t be downplayed, and pulls you back in. The relaxed, endearing vibe of the song couples with playful lyrics, such as the chorus’ “Why don’t you let me follow to the garden of your mind / where everything is sweeter love, and I am colour blind,” leaving its own trace of musical sweetness as the song plays out.
Ultimately, Castro hopes that her music can allow listeners to feel confident and cool, revealing that she’s “a person with very intense feelings and it took me a long time to realize that that’s a gift not a weakness.” Taking those strong emotions to her music, Castro says, “I hope it helps people feel okay with what they feel.”
Listen to “sugarblind” below and hear it on our ‘Starting Line-Up’ playlist.
