By Colin 
Milena Galasso is due to release her latest single ‘Something New’ on 1st August 2025. The alt-pop track, inspired by the mental chaos of a sleepless night, captures the emotional whirlwind of scrolling, dating and chasing the next high in a world that never slows down. With its minimal beats, confessional tone and relatable message, the single offers a vulnerable portrait of modern overstimulation.
Combining volatile synth textures with lyrical honesty, ‘Something New’ taps into the restlessness that defines much of millennial and Gen Z life. Taking cues from artists like Gracie Abrams and Holly Humberstone, Milena explores emotional burnout with clarity and grace. “It’s about scrolling endlessly, dating endlessly, searching endlessly,” she says. “The more we chase the high, the faster it fades. I wanted to bottle that feeling, but make it sound beautiful.”
The track explores the paradox of always wanting what’s next, yet never finding rest. That push and pull lies at the heart of the song, which blends stripped-back production with spacious lyrical hooks. Milena’s delivery invites listeners into her late-night reflections without ever sounding forced or overly dramatic.
With over 350,000 Spotify streams and 10,000 TikTok followers, the London-based artist is gaining recognition for her emotionally resonant songwriting. Her songs pair vulnerability with catchy hooks, offering both honesty and heart. ‘Something New’ builds on the path laid by her 2024 debut EP I hope you’re having fun, a release described as a love letter to youth and figuring things out.
Festival stages and emotional clarity
Fresh from recent performances at festivals including La Fête de la Musique in France and Camper Jam in the UK, Milena is building momentum both on stage and online. With growing support across TikTok and Spotify, she continues to connect through music that reflects real emotional experiences.
A finalist in the Isle of Wight Festival’s New Blood competition, she has also performed at respected London venues like Scala and 93 Feet East. Her Italian-Serbian heritage and commitment to using her platform for good reflect an artist with both vision and purpose. In 2024, she raised over £1,000 for War Child through her music and community support.
Review
‘Something New’ is a thoughtful and beautifully restrained single that balances late-night loneliness with lyrical sharpness. The production is subtle but polished, leaving space for the message to resonate. Milena Galasso captures the emotional crash that follows endless digital stimulation, offering something both intimate and universally relatable.
What elevates the song is the way it refuses to rush. The melody unfolds slowly, like the 2am thoughts that inspired it. With clear vocals and carefully chosen words, Milena turns emotional burnout into a song that feels soft to the touch yet lingers long after it ends. It’s another strong step from an artist who’s learning how to make silence sound profound.
You can pre-save ‘Something New’ here and follow Milena over on Instagram