Stella Matteoni steps into the spotlight with her debut single, Imposter Syndrome, a track that wears its contradictions proudly. The song pairs bright, retro-infused pop melodies with introspective storytelling, balancing theatrical charm with a sense of self-doubt that lingers beneath the surface. Matteoni’s influences shine through in the arrangement, there’s a distinct nod to 1960s and 1970s British pop, yet the track never feels trapped in nostalgia.

‘Playful, introspective, nostalgic.’

-PurpleMistress

Matteoni’s influences shine through in the arrangement, there’s a distinct nod to 1960s and 1970s British pop, yet the track never feels trapped in nostalgia. Instead, she plays with tempo shifts and a brass-infused finale that give the song a sense of movement, almost like the internal push-and-pull of someone trying to outrun their own thoughts. It’s a theme that many will recognize, and Matteoni delivers it with an ease that makes the weight of self-doubt feel strangely uplifting.

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