Indonesian 18-year-old singer-songwriter Asira SW, the creative force behind her independent label, Asira’s Planet Records, has announced the release of her seventh single, “White Gold Smile.” The new track, now available on all major streaming platforms, is a heartfelt reflection on the emotional and overwhelming feeling of having a crush.
The songs are drawn from Asira’s personal experiences and those of people around her, spanning genres like Pop, R&B, and rock to appeal to a wide audience. Asira began writing songs at the age of 11, and her latest single is another chapter in her ongoing musical journey.
“White Gold Smile” captures that specific, fleeting moment when a loved one’s smile can completely change your day. The lyrics explore the surreal feeling of seeing someone you adore, an emotion so intense it can make your cheeks flush and leave you speechless.
Asira SW infuses her music with a unique blend of modern and traditional sounds, incorporating Indonesian instruments like gamelan and the ethereal vocal style of Javanese lullabies (sinden). This new single continues her signature approach, blending contemporary songwriting with her rich cultural heritage to create a sound that is both personal and deeply rooted in her identity.
“This song is about that specific moment where you can’t feel anything except blood streaming down your cheeks and you just wanna scream because it feels like it’s almost unreal to see so much perfection,” says Asira SW. “I wrote it for everyone to shout about those feelings—seriously, you need to let it out!”
