By Ellie Collins 

Born in West Kirby on the outskirts of Liverpool, Michael Aldag has released yet another catchy single, ‘Balayage’. Aldag is a singer, songwriter and producer, who originally gained fame on TikTok, which they now expertly use as a base for promoting new tracks.

 

Aldag’s musical style reflects 80s synth-pop, yet their lyrics delve deep into the struggles of life and relationships in today’s world, as well as inserting their own experiences of growing up. Taking to Instagram, Aldag explains that their real-life interactions and observations are a muse for their song writing. This is clearly evident in ‘Balayage’, a single focusing on the problems with dating in the modern world, where relationships are full of acts such as disloyalty (due to boredom) – something which has become the new norm. Aldag positions themselves as a victim of this modern problem, singing ‘nice guys finish last’ throughout the song.

The track begins with Aldag’s vocals alongside a gentle piano melody, keeping a sense of simplicity until the main instrumental trickles in. The track gets more upbeat and fast-paced as it progresses, with more electronic instruments layered until subsiding into calm piano chords, which completely juxtaposes the anger portrayed in this song - an interesting yet