Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, Salem Ilese has released her new single, “PainHub” today. The track, which touches on digital consumption and society’s strange fascination with doomscrolling, sheds light on Salem’s own struggles with falling down deep, dark internet holes. Listen to the track now below.
Despite taking time away from her own music to expand her horizons as a songwriter, Salem Ilese’s RIAA-certified Gold hit single “Mad at Disney” has amassed over 3.5 billion streams, with her following single “PS5” amassing over 500 million streams. Her upcoming release, in collaboration with Rina Sawayama’s creative director Crystal Lockhart, is showcasing fresh new sound that combines pop melodies with high-concept lyrics criticizing media consumption. “PainHub” is the first step on this journey towards a new era in Salem’s career.