Belfast’s Robyn Maddox makes a striking return with “Margot,” a synthpop-infused psychological thriller that dissects jealousy with the precision of a scalpel—and the brutality of a film noir climax. The track, her first release in nearly two years, marks a bold shift into darker, more ominous territory, blending sticky-sweet melodies with lyrics that seethe with body horror and violent imagery. It’s a sonic chiaroscuro, where gleaming pop hooks mask a narrative of infatuation curdled into rage.
“Margot” immerses listeners in a world of conflicting emotions—“half-love, half-loathe”—wrapped in a deceptively glossy synthpop sheen. Maddox’s vocal delivery slinks between honeyed and venomous, embodying the duality of a protagonist consumed by envy.
The track’s climax is a masterclass in controlled chaos: Maddox’s voice battles against the instrumentation in a “frenzied fight for dominance,” mirroring the song’s theme of obsession spiraling into destruction. Recorded at Analogue Catalogue Recording Studios in Northern Ireland, the production balances slick modernity with a shadowy, cinematic grandeur—a testament to Maddox’s newly expanded full-band sound.
“Margot” isn’t just a song; it’s the opening act of Maddox’s “mobster movie moodboard” era. After a hiatus, she returns with a refined vision, trading past melodrama for something more sinister and stylized. The track’s narrative complexity—unpacking jealousy’s “unpleasant emotions” through a noir lens—showcases her growth as a storyteller who thrives in the murky space between desire and disgust.
With “Margot,” Robyn Maddox doesn’t just flirt with darkness—she marries it. This is synthpop with a switchblade edge, a song that seduces before it slices. As the first taste of her darker indie-pop pivot, it promises a thrilling new chapter for an artist unafraid to explore the grotesque glamour of human emotion. Connect With Robyn Maddox on Instagram and Spotify
