Ahead of her Melt me down tour and following her latest release “Summer so hot“, UPSAHL blends sultry vocals with an infectious beat in her newest release, “Tears on the dancefloor.”
The song, drawing inspiration from the Timbaland-era of Nelly Furtado, blends modern pop with a throwback to the early 2000s. UPSAHL’s husky vocal tones seamlessly transition to elastic, higher registers, creating a dynamic listening experience.
Lyrically, “Tears on the dancefloor” captures the moment of liberation from heartbreak—a celebration of finally feeling free and rediscovering oneself. Singing, “I’m leaving all my tears on the dancefloor / What was I sad for? / Make me forget why I even wasted,” These lines encapsulate the core theme of the song: moving past the pain and embracing the present moment. The repetition of “What was I sad for?” serves as both a rhetorical question and a mantra, underlining the song’s message of letting go and moving forward, all while giving the perfect the dancefloor track.
The music video complements the song’s vibe perfectly, paying homage to the iconic opening scene of the 1998 film “Blade.” Set in a pulsating, body-to-body dancefloor, the video is as visually arresting as the track is sonically. The all-consuming sound of the track, with its throbbing bass and electrifying rhythm, mirrors the energy and intensity of the dancefloor—a place where emotions are laid bare and left behind.
“Tears on the dancefloor” is an anthem for anyone who has found themselves crying on the dancefloor, only to emerge stronger on the other side.
Melt me down tour Dates:
9/10- San Diego, CA- Soma Sidestage
9/11- Los Angeles, CA- El Rey Theatre
9/13- Phoenix, AZ- The Rebel Lounge
9/16- Fort Worth, TX- Tulips
9/17- Austin, TX- Parish
9/18- Houston, TX- White Oak Music Hall
9/20- Atlanta, GA- Terminal West
9/21- Durham, NC- Motorco Music Hall
9/22- Richmond, VA- Richmond Music Hall
9/24- Philadelphia, PA- The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia
9/25- Washington, DC- The Howard Theatre
9/27- Toronto, ON- Velvet Underground
9/28- Buffalo, NY- Rec Room
9/30- Boston, MA- Paradise Rock Club
10/1- New York, NY- Bowery Ballroom
10/3- Chicago, IL- Chop Shop
10/5- Denver, CO- Meow Wolf Denver- Perplexiplex at Convergence Station
10/6- Salt Lake City, UT- Soundwell
10/8- Seattle, WA- The Crocodile
10/ 9- Portland, OR- Wonder Ballroom
10/11- San Francisco, CA- The Chapel
11/7- Dublin, Ireland- Academy 2
11/8- Glasgow, UK- G2
11/10- Manchester, UK- Manchester Academy 3
11/11- Birmingham, UK- Mama Roux’s
11/12- Nottingham, UK- The Bodega
11/14- Bristol, UK- Exchange
11/15- London, UK – Lafayette
11/17- Antwerp, Belgium- Kavka
11/18- Amsterdam, Netherlands- Melkweg OZ
11/19- Hamburg, Germany- KENT Club
11/21- Berlin, Germany- Hole44
11/22- Prague, Czech Republic- Futurum Music Bar
11/24- Frankfurt, Germany- Zoom
11/25- Cologne, Germany- Luxor
11/26- Paris, France- Badaboum
