San Diego-based Estella Dawn delivers a haunting, genre-blending cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love,” fusing pop, soul, and electro beats into a fresh dark pop masterpiece.

San Diego-based, New Zealand-born Estella Dawn is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her distinctive sound is a unique blend of pop, soul, hip-hop, and rock. Dedicated to her craft, Estella writes, records, and co-produces all her music. Her honest lyrics and passionate delivery have earned her a loyal global fanbase.

Estella Dawn’s latest release is a dark, cinematic reinterpretation of Bon Iver’s iconic heartbreak anthem, “Skinny Love,” accompanied by an official music video. The track features melodic synths, bold piano moments, and ear-pleasing electro beats that create a genre-blending, intensified sound. Her rich, raw vocals deliver lyrics like “Come on skinny love just last the year, Pour a little salt, we were never here,” and “I tell my love to wreck it all, Cut out all the ropes and let me fall” with powerful emotion. This haunting dark pop reimagining offers a fresh and irresistible take on the classic.

So press play and get a taste of Estella Dawn’s version of “Skinny Love.”

Shari Hirsch

Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.