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This sophomore single release from Sydney's CSOKE doubles down on melody and attitude. Set to drop on 26 June, 'Priority' is a strong follow up from the fresh new pop songstress.
Ostensibly describing the familiar frustrations of a relationship, CSOKE penned 'Priority' as a response to everyone who has ever told someone what they think they want to hear - rather than the truth. Inspired by the barrage of miscommunication, fronting and pure insult that comes out of dating apps, 'Priority' addresses a need to take care of number one.
Deceptively delicate; ethereal melodies provide a seductive backdrop to CSOKE's no nonsense, sometimes scathing lyrics. Building to an anthemic chorus - that is destined for empowered women everywhere - capturing the same energy that compelled us to sing God is a woman in the shower in times of need. 'Priority' is a beautiful crafted song, right down to a brief interlude of loungy, caramel toned guitar, melting into a final chorus of "my priority is not you, it is me".
For CSOKE the song also captures an empowering undercurrent in a number of broader themes. The incredible liberation happening throughout gender, identity, youth and sexuality, is happening despite (or perhaps because of) a feeling that no one is listening to us. Self-empowerment is the calling card of youth culture today, and putting yourself first is no longer an act of selfishness. It's about taking matters into your own hands, because young people can't rely on politicians or community caretakers to look after future generations.
'Priority' will be released on Wednesday 26 June via Top Dog Recordings
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