With sights set on becoming Finland's first major pop star, 21-year-old ALMA proves she's a mighty force on her new summery new single, "Chasing Highs."
The track follows ALMA's debut single, "Karma," and viral follow-up, "Dye My Hair," both of which appeared on her breakout 2016 EP, Dye My Hair. "I'm chasing high, high, high, highs," the Finnish artist growls above tropical power-pop production, delivering her most promising radio contender to date. "You are getting closer," she says.
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The track's newly released music video sees ALMA wandering around Las Vegas with her friends, as the strip's vibrant neon signs complement her blinding yellow-dyed hair. She's easily one of the coolest new artists on the scene, right now, and gearing up to release a debut full-length LP. Though no official details have been set, ALMA has been in the studio with buzzy names, like queer producer MNEK (Beyonce, Madonna, Kylie Minogue) and Number 1 Angel singer/songwriter Charli XCX.
Watch ALMA's "Chasing Highs," below, and learn why she's the pop star we need now.
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