Dundee-based duo SIRENS introduce themselves with startling clarity on their debut single “Envy,” released November 28, 2025. For a brand-new act, the pair arrive with a sound that already feels fully formed — atmospheric, cinematic and emotionally gripping. The track sits naturally beside artists like Daughter, Mitski and Aurora, but SIRENS bring their own distinct edge: a blend of haunting vocal presence, ambient textures and raw, unfiltered vulnerability.
“Envy” was born from a state of internal turbulence — stress, chaos and the overwhelming mental noise that builds when life’s pressures collide with emotional restraint. Rather than placing their weight on loved ones, the song channels that racing, boiling frustration into music, becoming a cathartic outlet. That sense of internal conflict is obvious from the first note. The atmosphere hangs heavy yet beautiful, like fog over a forest at dawn.
Marc and Lindsey’s partnership feels like the secret ingredient behind the track’s emotional power. Meeting during their first year at university and working together on countless projects, they’ve developed an instinctive creative chemistry. Now in the final year of their BA in Popular Music at the University of the Highlands and Islands, the pair have shaped their personal experiences into layered, intimate songwriting. Their lyrics are steeped in metaphor — revealing yet protective — creating a delicate balance between honesty and mystique.
Lindsey’s vocal performance becomes the emotional anchor of the track: hushed, ghostly and aching with sincerity. There is a closeness in her delivery that feels confessional, as if every word is being shared privately with the listener. Underneath, Marc’s production choices build an ambient world that expands with each listen. Soft pulses, reverberating harmonics and shifting textures create depth without ever overpowering the vocal. This is the kind of track you can hear a dozen times and still discover new details — a whispered guitar line here, an unexpected swell of atmosphere there.
The duo describe the track as an escape, inspired by conversations about retreating into nature when life becomes too overwhelming. “A walk in the woods feels like therapy,” they explain — and “Envy” mirrors that feeling perfectly. Its soundscape feels like a sanctuary, a place to breathe when reality pushes too hard. The lyrics, while rooted in personal experience, open a space where listeners can project their own emotions: frustration, longing, exhaustion, or the desire to disappear into silence for a while.
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Produced in collaboration with Ian Schouten — who also contributes guitar and bass — the track benefits from a refined, patient approach. Every layer is placed with intention, giving the song a cinematic presence without sacrificing its intimacy. Nothing feels rushed or overly polished. Instead, “Envy” moves like a slow exhale, a release of pressure that has been building for too long.
As a debut, it is quietly stunning. SIRENS show not only technical skill but a clear artistic identity, crafting music designed to be felt as much as heard. “Envy” marks the beginning of a project with enormous promise — one capable of offering listeners both solace and emotional resonance. If this is their first step, SIRENS are a duo worth watching closely.
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