DEBUT ALBUM 'DOPAMINE'
MARKS A NEW ERA IN THE EVOLUTION OF AYLA

[Friday 9 August] Multi-faceted pop sensation AYLA unveils her long-awaited debut album, DOPAMINE. Featuring the focus single ‘Open Your Doors’, the album is a rich tapestry of emotive storytelling and sonic exploration, comprising 13 tracks that highlight AYLA's distinctive blend of modern pop sensibilities. The project is a culmination of years of artistic growth and collaboration, demonstrating AYLA's evolution as an artist. 

Described by AYLA as a "collaboration collection," the album was crafted over four years, as a shift in plans in 2020 saw her revisit numerous co-writing sessions with some of the industry's top talents.

Contributors to DOPAMINE include Reuben Styles (Peking Duk), Ed Quinn (Telenova), Taka Perry, Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music), LDRU, Sam Thomlinson, Danny Harley (The Kite String Tangle), and Peter Holz (Vance Joy, Gang of Youths), who handled the mixing. The album stands as a testament to AYLA's evolution as an artist and her ability to fuse poignant storytelling with multidimensional musical styles.

Focus single, ‘Open Your Doors’, co-written with Danny Harley (Kite String Tangle), encapsulates the album's theme of self-discovery and embracing new experiences. The song is a refreshing departure from Ayla's self proclaimed 'sad girl pop' vibe, bringing an uplifting and hopeful message. AYLA describes the track as a celebration of breaking free and taking hold of new opportunities, inspired by her excitement on the day she wrote the song, just before embarking on her first overseas trip. 

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