From its opening notes through its moving lyrics, Dom Malin’s most recent indie rock hit, “Surface”, takes listeners on an intimate exploration of personal identity and yearning for connection.
The joyful explosion of full band vibes that opens this song instantly draws listeners in. Before long, the instrumental pulls back and makes space for Dom’s vocals to begin to share his heartfelt tale. He skilfully weaves a story about feeling alone or alienated while also driving a building depth through layers of vocal harmonies that transport you to the song’s intense emotional centre.
“Surface” dives deeply into the feelings that come with trying not to feel like an outsider and wanting to fit in yet frequently being left out. According to Dom, it symbolises his difficulties as an introvert who tries to fit in with a busy environment but frequently feels lost and alone in it all.
According to Dom, the inspiration for his music in 2024 comes from a wider range of sources than just his own experiences. He aims to push himself both musically and lyrically while exploring new subjects. As a result of his increased writing ability, he now prefers guitar-driven songs to make his name in the indie rock/alternative genre.
“But what am I, what am I / Just words without meaning / But what am I, what am I / A voice without feeling” eloquently captures the essence of existential self-examination. His life is filled with instances where he battled feeling unfulfilled and not being understood in its entirety.
Dom Malin’s anthemic single, “Surface”, extends well beyond just making great music, offering awareness and comprehension for our common struggle to find acceptance and comprehension in our common humanity.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.