Polish artist Neodym turns the illusion of social media into dancefloor truth with INSTA — a vibrant, ironic, and emotional reflection on image, identity, and connection ahead of the upcoming album Neo-Dance.
- What inspired you to turn the theme of social media illusion into a club track rather than a slower, more reflective song?
I wanted to show the contradiction itself — we dance to the beat while hiding our insecurities behind filters and curated feeds. Club music is where we perform confidence, where we “shine,” so making INSTA sound fun and energetic felt honest. The contrast between the heavy message and the dancefloor energy is what gives the track its meaning. It’s a mirror — we’re celebrating and critiquing at the same time.
- The visuals and lyrics mention luxury symbols — white Mercedes, gold rings, botox, perfect bodies. Are these purely ironic, or do you see beauty and truth hidden in those curated images too?
There is definitely irony in those symbols, but they’re not meaningless. Luxury and beauty can be empowering, and people use them to express identity — that’s real. The problem is when those symbols replace authenticity. INSTA plays with both sides: the sparkle is attractive, but when you look closer, there’s also emptiness and longing. I think the truth is somewhere in between.
- You performed “INSTA” live at the Launch Dallas Festival with incredible energy. How did the audience’s reaction there influence how you now see the song — both musically and conceptually?
The crowd in Dallas reacted instantly to the hook and the rhythm — it was very instinctive. Most of the audience didn’t speak Polish, yet the beat alone made them dance and have fun with zero hesitation. That moment showed me how music can cross language and cultural barriers without needing explanation. After that performance, I began to see INSTA less as a critique and more as a shared experience. We’re all part of this digital performance, and we’re all trying to connect through it — sometimes the rhythm expresses what words can’t.
- You’ve described Instagram as “a stage where everyone wants to look perfect.” Do you ever feel caught in that same pressure as an artist yourself, balancing authenticity and image?
Absolutely. I think any artist who says they don’t feel it is lying. Social media invites us to create a polished version of ourselves, but music demands honesty. I try to stay aware of when I’m performing an image, and when I’m showing something real. The key for me is to let the music lead, not the algorithm.
- The production blends EDM, pop, and deep house — very club-ready, yet thoughtful. Can you tell us a bit about working with Sven Kuhlmann and how your sound evolved during the creation of “INSTA” and your upcoming album Neo-Dance?
Working with Sven is effortless — we understand each other musically without having to over-explain. He’s an amazing producer who is usually rooted in classic house, so creating these tracks with me allows him to expand his sound and explore new emotional layers. For INSTA, we even added live saxophone, which brought warmth and a human pulse to the electronic structure. Our collaboration is about balance: atmosphere and groove, storytelling and movement. That shared approach is shaping the entire Neo-Dance album — it’s dance music that breathes.
- Looking ahead to Neo-Dance (Summer 2026), what themes or emotions should listeners expect — will you continue exploring the tension between reality and illusion, or is something new coming next?
Neo-Dance explores that tension, yes, but it also moves toward liberation from it. There are tracks about desire, loneliness, power, connection — not just questioning the illusion, but learning how to live with it and still feel alive. The album is about movement, both physical and emotional. It’s dance music with a human heart.
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