If your life was ever made into a dramatic movie, you would want AYLA to soundtrack it; equal parts sophistication, darkness and vivacity.

After racking up some serious accolades, the 2024 release of her debut album ~ DOPAMINE ~ marks her graduation from young-buzzed artist with a knack for penning brooding-pop gems, to a formidable force with a whole lot of heart.

Across two EPs and nine stunning, high-rotation singles, Ayla has constantly impressed with her raw talent and intriguing voice. In 2020 she ushered in a bold-new era, releasing the delicate yet potent ‘Go Slow’, co-written and produced by Peking Duk’s Reuben Styles, which landed placement on Spotify Australia’s New Music Friday, Front Left and Indie Arrivals, alongside praise from NME, Purple Sneakers, Music Feeds and more.

Flexing her growth as a songwriter and artist, DOPAMINE has been intricately pieced together by a powerhouse team of collaborators including Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music), Danny Harley (The Kite String Tangle), Edward Quinn (Telenova) and further production and mixing duties by Peter Holz  (Vance Joy, Gang of Youths, Alice Ivy).

The result is a work that pulses with uniqueness. Bright, bold, sweet and somber, it strides between delicate dark-pop, self-empowerment bops, stamping its place as a must-listen album for 2024.