New Music: Varas – New Light

An indie-electro ballad might sound like an unusual idea, but it’s a great way to describe the sweetly introspective and chilled tones of New Light.

A song about seeing and finding yourself anew, Swedish musician Varas (aka Benjamin Muñoz Varas) isn’t afraid to reveal his vulnerable side on this catchy, summery song.

“New Light got created out of surprise and by getting to know new sides of myself. It was equally scary and relieving when I realised I’d always replace me with another me. I was convinced the person I identified as was a constant thing, a solid rock.”

“I change each year and each day. It doesn’t matter if I’ve convinced myself into a certain direction, all it takes is romances, friendships, losing and getting jobs, letting go of dreams or creating new ones to lose the sense of it. It’s dumb.”

“But don’t get me wrong, it’s a positive and vital ability. Although when I think about it, scratch what I said. It could also just be a song about falling in love at the wrong time. Ask me again tomorrow!”

For all the latest news from Varas head over to TikTok or Instagram. New Light is now streaming on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.