GENEVIEVE SOVEREIGN - Starspin

On Rotation: "Starspin" by GENEVIEVE SOVEREIGN

Genevieve Sovereign, a rising independent EDM artist from Australia, released her latest single, “Starspin,” which is also featured on her upcoming album, STARSEEDS WANTED: Enquire Within. With its layered production and hypnotic rhythm, “Starspin” is attention grabbing with its notably futuristic sound. The track’s ambient pulse builds with an understated momentum, then leaning into cosmic beats. Through Sovereign’s direction, the track is meant to mirror the vastness of space: inviting, enigmatic, and ever-evolving.

Starting at the longstanding into, “Starspin” captures the imagination with its futuristic sound. Starting with a heartbeat-like rhythm and then paired with a bullet-like burst, the track evokes perhaps the tension and release of discovery. The lyrics “Come on, let’s go” feature a light echo that is shrouded in layers of production. Sovereign’s repeated vocal refrain, “Come on, rise, spin the stars,” becomes an “ah-ha” moment for the title of the song, which still remains a bit of a mystery. These lines also sound like more of a hypnotic mantra than traditional lyrics that help tell a story. And notably, this isn’t a song for lovers of lyrical storytelling but is moreso written for those seeking an experience to help them dance, dream, or escape their own thoughts.

While it’s hard to find a track or artist that can truly compare, “Starspin” might raise a couple comparisons to artists like Grimes, with Sovereign’s use of dense production, futuristic beats, and ambient textures. The rhythms and dreamy simplicity make the track an ideal backdrop for videos, like party montages or uplifting visual narratives.

As Sovereign continues to release music, including her upcoming album that features “Starspin,” this release solidifies her as a unique voice in the indie EDM space. Her lyrics might not make you see something, but they are bound to make you feel something as they are coupled with thoughtful production and beats. Whether you’re looking to turn your room into a dance floor or for an easy-listen on a night drive, “Starspin” feels as limitless as the cosmos it conjures.