A gritty indie pop reimagining that powerfully explores the pain of lost love.
New Zealand-born, San Diego-based Estella Dawn is a powerhouse singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for fusing pop, soul, hip-hop, and rock into her distinct sonic identity. Her latest release is a bold reinterpretation of The 1975’s beloved track “Somebody Else,” accompanied by a visually captivating lyric video.
On SoundCloud, Estella shared her inspiration for the cover, saying, “I’ve always loved how vulnerable ‘Somebody Else’ feels—like a wound that hasn’t quite healed. I wanted to lean into that ache, but give it a darker edge, like the moment where sadness turns into self-preservation.” Rather than replicate the original, she aimed to translate the heartbreak through her own emotional lens, asking herself what the pain would sound like when it’s colder, slower, and deeper.
Her version is powered by moody synths, pulsing beats, and emotionally raw vocals, creating a hypnotic soundscape that lingers long after the final note. Standout lyrics like “I don’t want your body, but I hate to think about you with somebody else” cut straight to the core, delivering a familiar heartbreak with a brooding, indie-pop twist.
Estella Dawn doesn’t just cover “Somebody Else”—she reimagines it as something darker, grittier, and hauntingly intimate. So hit play, turn the lights down, and let yourself fall into the chilling world of her stunning rendition.
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