PINHDAR have today dropped their new single titled ‘Red’ from their upcoming album releasing in March. ‘Red’ unfolds with quiet confidence, favoring mood and intention over immediacy. The track moves at a deliberate pace, anchored by a subdued rhythmic pulse that allows its atmosphere to breathe. Rather than pushing toward a climax, it settles into a sustained emotional space, letting tension exist without forcing resolution.
The vocal delivery is restrained and inward-looking, carrying a sense of vulnerability that feels observed rather than exposed. It’s this sense of emotional distance, controlled but not cold, that gives the song its weight. Surrounding textures drift subtly through the mix, enhancing the mood without overwhelming it, while the production remains clean, spacious, and intentionally sparse.
‘Red’ doesn’t rely on hooks or dramatic turns to make its impression. Instead, it rewards patience, revealing its depth through nuance and repetition. It’s a track that understands the power of understatement, lingering long after it ends and leaving the listener suspended in its atmosphere, a hallmark of PINHDAR’s measured, immersive approach.
Q&A
Tell us about the new single, ‘Red’.
“Red” is a track built on tension. The kind that accumulates quietly until something gives way. It’s a song about collapse — personal, social, emotional — and about living inside a world that feels increasingly fragile.
Sonically, it sits right at the core of what PINHDAR are: deep trip-hop rhythms, darkwave guitars, electronic textures and an evocative voice that doesn’t explain, but suggests.
What is your inspiration for the song as well as the meaning behind it?
The inspiration comes from the present we’re all inhabiting: a time marked by anger, violence, scarcity and the constant feeling that resources — emotional as much as material — are running out.
“Red” isn’t a political song in a literal sense, but it is deeply shaped by the atmosphere around us. Red is tension, danger, blood, warning. It’s the color of conflict, but also of desire and urgency. The song reflects our inability to share, to slow down, to imagine alternatives before everything turns into confrontation.
How did PINHDAR get its start?
PINHDAR started as a very organic collaboration between two people with different but complementary backgrounds: Cecilia Miradoli and Max Tarenzi. From the beginning, we chose to be fully hands-on: writing, producing, shaping the sound ourselves.
We’ve always thought of PINHDAR as a space to build parallel realities — immersive worlds where sound, mood and imagery are equally important. That approach led us to release two albums so far, both developed independently but in dialogue with collaborators we deeply respect.
Are there any plans for a new video for ‘Red’?
Yes — the video will be released very soon. It’s dense with meaning and conceived as an extension of the song, not an add-on. For now, we prefer not to spoil it.
What are your plans for 2026?
2026 will be about focus and depth. “Red” is the first chapter of a new album, and we’re working toward completing and releasing it. At the same time, we want to strengthen the project live, bringing these songs into physical spaces where sound can really breathe and resonate. No rush, no overexposure — just building something solid, coherent and lasting.
We’re interested in growth, but only if it doesn’t dilute the vision.
About Pinhdar
PINHDAR is an Italian duo composed of singer Cecilia Miradoli and guitarist/producer Max Tarenzi. Born out of experiences in the rock band Nomoredolls and the organisation of the international musical festival A Night Like This, they explore the fusion of trip-hop, dark wave, and electronica with originality, influenced by the Bristol scene. Their eponymous debut EP in 2019 received praise from the British critics, with the single ‘Toy’ broadcasted on major radios like KEXP.
In 2021, they released their first album, ‘Parallel,’ with the collaboration of legendary producer Howie B, published by Fruits de Mer Records. The European tour included prestigious venues such as Stereolux in Nantes and Dr Sardonicus Psych Fest in the UK. In 2023, they completed the new album ‘A Sparkle On The Dark Water’ with producer Bruno Ellingham, a former Massive Attack and Portishead collaborator.
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