I Want You

We say

Since championing Debbii Dawson's ABBA-kissed '70s rock anthem 'Happy World' last year, we've watched the American artist perfect her time-traveling pop formula with increasing sophistication. From the Devo-meets-Olivia Newton-John synth pop sparkle of 'Gut Feelings' to the Dolly Parton/ABBA fusion of 'Chemical Reaction', her blend of nostalgia and vocal prowess has consistently thrilled. Now 'I Want You' finds Dawson mining '90s territory, channelling The Cardigans' dreamy melancholy into a wistful meditation on desire that's absolutely loaded with hooks. Written with Elvira Anderfjard, Luka Kloser, Rami Yacoub and Max Martin, and produced by Anderfjard and Kloser, it’s insidiously irresistible – instantly familiar yet distinctly her own. Dawson’s genius lies in making retro reference points feel natural rather than pastiche, her voice and pop instincts distilling each era into something fresh and timeless. With playlist support from Spotify and Apple Music already secured, plus recent high-profile moments including a NME cover and her NYFW runway stint, momentum is clearly building. 'I Want You' arrives as further proof that major breakthrough feels inevitable.

Contact

Label: Alex Bean, RCA
Radio: Ellie Best, RCA
Press: Lily Batten, RCA
Digital: Jack Gregory, RCA
Photo Credit: Jasmine Rutledge