Music Crowns is proud to shine a premiere spotlight on rising Indie Pop talent Sid Dorey, whose sophomore EP, Middle Seat, arrives today as a powerful reflection of loss, identity, and the strength it takes to choose joy. Following the acclaimed debut Drama in Doses, Dorey returns with a collection that deepens their emotional well, offering raw storytelling, intimate lyrics, and a cinematic soundscape that cements their place as one of the genre’s most compelling new voices.
At once deeply personal and universally resonant, Middle Seat is an honest portrayal of what it means to grow into yourself in a world that often demands you shrink. The title itself becomes a striking metaphor — as Dorey puts it, “The middle seat can be the most uncomfortable spot in the car, but it can also be the most joyful — if you’re surrounded by the right people. This EP is about finding those people, and choosing to stay.”
With themes ranging from grief and identity loss to found family and self-empowerment, Sid invites listeners into an emotional journey that is both difficult and hopeful. The songs don’t shy away from discomfort — instead, they lean into vulnerability, making space for healing in the process.
In standout moments across the EP, Dorey reflects on the ache of letting go, the complexity of queer love, and the resilience it takes to stay soft in a hardened world. Their message to listeners is as heartfelt as the music itself: “You are in control of who you’re around, and you can control your future. You just have to keep your seatbelt on — because we need you to stick around.”
Born in Florida and now based in Nashville, Sid Dorey’s artistry is unmistakably their own — shaped by a background in musical theatre, filtered through a lens of lived experience, and presented with unflinching authenticity. With millions of views across social media, a fast-growing fanbase, and features on editorial playlists from Spotify and Apple Music, Sid is fast becoming a defining voice in modern indie pop — one that champions queer identity, emotional honesty, and the beauty of being unapologetically human.
At Music Crowns, we’re honored to spotlight artists who lead with truth, and Middle Seat is a stunning testament to the power of doing just that. Sid Dorey’s latest work doesn’t just ask to be heard — it asks to be felt.
Stream Middle Seat now, exclusively premiered on Music Crowns — and take a seat in a story that might just be your own.
