With “We’re Not Suburban”, Melbourne‑based Velatine takes a confident step toward a darker pop aesthetic, and under the direction of producer Loki Lockwood a soundscape unfolds that oscillates between darkwave, gothic, post‑punk and industrial while, surprisingly, feeling fresh; Lockwood’s production, marked by precision and technical detail, is nonetheless threaded with an ease and fluidity in which shimmering synths collide with raw mechanical beats. The arrangements, adventurous yet never lost in effects, carve out space for dramatic peaks and subtle tension, and the song itself reads like a quiet revolt against the polished surface of everyday life, sketching grey suburban scenes and a hunger for authenticity while replacing romantic escape with a sober, determined rebellion where imperfection becomes stance and risk becomes liberation. With Holly Purnell, Velatine has found a voice both vulnerable and commanding; her presence anchors the lyrics and makes the blend of melancholy and defiance immediately tangible. “We’re Not Suburban” is no nostalgic throwback but a modern, dark track that pushes genre boundaries and delivers a dense, atmospheric experience—raw, elegant and unexpectedly liberating.

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