"Dead People," the first single from Irene Skylakaki's upcoming 2026 album Shame (Fine! Records), is a bold step into a new chapter for her. The song shows that the artist is growing in a confident way, it's sleek, modern, and doesn't hold back emotionally.
"Dead People" is a short but powerful story about emotional numbness and the slow loss of connection. Skylakaki's unique voice is both strong and vulnerable, never going too far but always hitting hard. The production is polished, with subtle electronic textures and atmospheric layers that make you feel alone, which fits the song's theme. It's not too much, but that little bit is strong.
The songwriting has a maturity that feels planned. Instead of making detachment seem more dramatic, she makes it clear so that listeners can feel the discomfort. The official video, directed by award-winning filmmaker David East, adds to this introspective mood with striking simplicity. "Dead People" shows the emotional heart of Shame with stunning honesty, showing that Skylakaki is an artist who knows how to control her sound and story. In the most beautiful way, it's haunting.
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