Molly Devine pens a bold, soul-drenched Disco reawakening on "Good Vibes Only"
Molly Devine isn’t just chasing the light on “Good Vibes Only” — she’s commanding it. After years of genre-bending and sonic soul-searching, Devine lands firmly on a sound that feels like slipping on a silk jumpsuit under a disco ball: shimmering, empowered, and radiating retro-glam charm. This track marks the dawn of a thrilling new era for the indie darling, one where heartbreak takes a back seat to unapologetic joy and defiant resilience.
Born from the ashes of a “mid-breakup, mid-meltdown” moment, “Good Vibes Only” transforms personal turmoil into a four-minute burst of serotonin-soaked liberation. It’s a rare thing when a song so saturated in disco glitter and funk grooves manages to carry this much emotional weight — but that’s exactly where Devine excels. She’s serving catharsis you can dance to.
Vocally, Devine is in her prime here. Her voice floats with an almost angelic lightness one moment and delivers soulful grit the next, embodying the kind of effervescent strength that recalls the likes of Jessie Ware’s velvet cool and Roisin Murphy’s theatrical swagger. Every note feels lived-in, honest, and purposefully placed, making it a performance that’s as intimate as it is anthemic.
The production leans into vintage textures without feeling trapped in nostalgia. Shimmery keys, slick basslines, and a groove so tight it practically glistens are layered with subtle, modern synth touches. The instrumental interplay is a masterclass in restraint — never overcrowded, always letting Devine’s dynamic vocal take center stage while keeping the hips swaying.
Lyrically, “Good Vibes Only” is both mantra and manifesto. There’s a sense of Devine rewriting her own story in real-time, choosing joy over bitterness, light over shade, and refusing to let heartbreak steal the spotlight. It’s the kind of empowerment anthem tailor-made for late-night drives, sweaty dance floors, and tear-streaked kitchen karaoke sessions.
This isn’t just a catchy disco-pop moment — it’s the first strike of a creative reinvention. If “Good Vibes Only” is any indication of what’s to come, Molly Devine is about to carve out a much-needed space where indie spirit, soul-drenched disco, and honest-to-the-bone lyricism can coexist, unapologetically and gloriously.
You simply can’t help but feel good by song’s end, but it also has that aching feeling about it that begs the listener to need more from the artist in the best way possible. Enjoy it for yourselves by listening and following along for more by clicking those links below.
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