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Mari Clare returns with her new single ‘Obsession’, a sharp and confident pop-rock release that leans into early 2010s attitude while grounding itself in guitar-driven energy. The track blends infectious hooks with a heavier edge, capturing a sound that feels playful on the surface yet charged with intensity underneath.
Rooted in the unapologetic spirit of early Kesha, ‘Obsession’ thrives on contrast. Bright melodies meet crunching guitars, creating tension between sweetness and bite. Rather than smoothing those edges away, Mari allows them to collide. As a result, the song feels alive and restless, driven by momentum and emotional friction rather than polish.
Lyrically, ‘Obsession’ tells the story of a girl consumed by feelings that exist almost entirely in her own head. The person she longs for remains unaware, yet in her inner world the connection feels vivid and real. Mari captures that private spiral with clarity, tracing the point where imagination starts to blur with reality. The thrill of longing, the comfort of fantasy, and the danger of believing it too deeply all sit at the heart of the song.
Instead of framing obsession as dramatic or destructive, Mari presents it as something quietly intoxicating. The emotion builds in small moments rather than grand declarations. Because of that, the song feels relatable and grounded, speaking to the experience of living inside a romantic narrative that only one person fully understands.
Stepping fully into pop-rock confidence
With ‘Obsession’, Mari Clare takes a clear step forward into her pop-rock identity. The track shows confidence in both sound and delivery, balancing catchiness with tension rather than choosing between them. Guitars drive the song forward, but they never overpower the vocal. Everything works together to support the story being told.
Mari’s vocal performance plays a central role in that balance. She delivers the lyric with control and intent, letting emotion sit beneath the surface rather than spilling over. That restraint gives the song its pull, allowing listeners to feel the obsession without being told how to feel about it.
As a North East artist, Mari continues to shape a sound that feels personal and self-aware. ‘Obsession’ does not chase trends or soften its edges to fit a mould. Instead, it leans into character, attitude, and emotional specificity. That choice makes the track stand out, not just as a catchy release, but as a statement of direction.
With more new music planned over the coming months, Mari appears ready to build momentum and step further into the spotlight. ‘Obsession’ introduces this next phase with confidence, showing an artist comfortable with her voice, her influences, and the stories she wants to tell. It marks the beginning of a chapter that feels intentional, expressive, and driven by self-belief.
You can follow Mari Clare over on Instagram and listen to ‘Obsession’ on your platform of choice.