Defiance never sounded quite this euphoric. On ‘BAD DREAM’, Edinburgh-based producer SHEARS transforms industry sexism into a hypnotic anthem that demands both critical listening and involuntary dancing—a balancing act that speaks to her remarkable skill as both songwriter and sonic architect.
The track unfolds as a spacey electro-pop illumination reminiscent of Robyn’s stylish infectiousness, built around stuttering synths and dreamy vocal captivation that evolves into a thumping, contagious finale.
Writing, producing, and mixing from her Leith home studio, SHEARS channels her frustrations with being trapped by others’ perceptions into a driving electronic soundscape that feels both urgent and empowering.
What elevates ‘Bad Dream’ beyond typical pop activism is SHEARS’ understanding that the most effective protest songs don’t abandon pleasure for politics—they use one to amplify the other. The production is polished yet retains a rebellious edge, creating an immersive nocturnal world where frustration and determination coexist in perfect tension.
It’s a track about everyday sexism that somehow manages to make you want to dance whilst processing its uncomfortable truths—exactly the kind of contradictory brilliance that modern electronic pop needs more of.
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