The London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Sherwøød builds on his rising star in 2025 with “Dopamine,” a bold follow-up to his defining track Pride. A genre-defying mix of hip-hop, indie electronica, and, well, just about everything else, the song is an inward-facing exploration of our very modern struggles with escapism, self-loathing, and the seductive high of digital spaces. Imbuing the lyrics with his characteristically expansive sonic soundscape, Sherwøød has delivered an audio experience that will ring true with the majority of us who fall victim to the procrastinating and distorting effects of social media.
“Dopamine” holds a fierce critique of society’s obsession with managed realities. Sherwøød’s artistry flourishes in this dichotomy, amplifying his knack for expanding the parameters of popular music while his underpinning ideas remain intimate and broadly relatable.
It reasserts Sherwøød as an essential new voice in the UK music landscape. “Dopamine” is a wake-up call asking you to step back and evaluate how you engage with digital escapism. With the development of his sound comes the maturity to tear down the status quo, so already Sherwøød is shaking up the game.