ROYA Turns Heartbreak into a Neon Anthem with “Kinda Sad”

Emerging from the vibrant music scene of Aarhus, Denmark, ROYA, the duo of Line Gade and Sebastian Igens, delivers a blistering emotional release with their latest electro-pop gem, “Kinda Sad.” At once vulnerable and fiercely anthemic, this track captures the chaotic cocktail of heartbreak, impulsivity, and late-night regret with both honesty and unapologetic flair.

Built on a foundation of bouncy synths and polished pop textures, “Kinda Sad” opens like a confessional journal entry and erupts into a full-blown scream-along chorus. It's the kind of song that meets you right where you're at, alone on the kitchen floor, phone in hand, halfway through composing a text you’ll regret. ROYA taps into that universally messy moment where sorrow romanticizes the past and logic completely dissolves. It’s messy. It’s real. And it’s magnetic.

Line Gade’s vocal delivery is a standout here, raw, haunting, and beautifully flawed in the best way. She embodies the emotions behind them. There’s grief, there’s jealousy, and a touch of reckless hope, all laid bare across the glittery surface of Sebastian Igens’ dynamic production. The track’s sound design pulses with urgency, combining glossy pop elements with an undercurrent of melancholy. Fans of Robyn, Tove Lo, or Ellie Goulding will find themselves right at home in ROYA’s emotional electro-pop universe.

In a world full of break-up songs, “Kinda Sad” feels like a standout, equal parts tender and defiant. ROYA is a duo to keep an eye on, and with this release, they prove that sadness, when sung loud enough, can be a powerful kind of freedom.