The Antipop Mvmt is the project created by LGBT artist Ophelia X. Her signature dark-pop anthems are a stunning mix of the delicate and the powerful, and her latest release is no exception. Covering, and putting her own stamp on the record ‘No Need To Argue’ – made famous by The Cranberries in 1994 – her reprisal carries a beautifully atmospheric and personal feel throughout. Ophelia’s gorgeous voice takes centre stage, and will keep you gripped from start to finish. Following up on the success of her debut album ‘Love Me’, her brand new cover arrives on the anniversary of lead singer, Dolores’, passing.
Discussing the release and her inspirations, she explains: “Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries is one of my greatest idols. She is the reason I started writing my own songs. I can’t think of records that I had on repeat more than the Cranberries as a 90’s teen. She was with me for literally every heartbreak and every time I listen to their music I am taken back to a montage of my teenage and young adult self. When she passed it felt like heartbreak. I wanted to do something to honor her this year, to pay respect. The cover actually contains 7 of their songs within the song … I’m curious if folks can pick them out – some are very obvious and some very subtle.”
With a sound similar to that of Lorde and Halsey, Ophelia has been building on her sound since her debut, and has already seen many successes. Her debut album ‘Love Me’, received a glowing reaction, with the title single, ‘Love Me’, garnering over 250,000 streams on Spotify alone already. Having written over 500 songs and with big plans for the future, this rising talent is set for stardom.
