US synth‑pop duo She 1 • Him 2 steps back into the spotlight with “Obsessed”, a new single that threads together neon‑lit pop, 80s electronic nostalgia, and a dose of cinematic unease. The track draws partial inspiration from the horror film Obsession and its character Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarrette, whose emotional volatility helped shape the song’s lyrical core.
Vocalist Cassie Bishop explains the spark behind the writing: “I wrote the lyrics to this song based off the movie Obsession, which I loved and thought was a unique and fun idea for a horror movie. I wanted to capture some of the elements and mood of the film in this song.”
While the words lean into darker emotional territory, the duo twist that mood into something unexpectedly bright. “Obsessed” rides on an upbeat synth‑pop chassis, driven by shimmering electronics and the unmistakable pulse of the duo’s affection for 80s production aesthetics.
“This song has been amazing to put together,” says Evan Nave. “An 80s vibe with a very modern spin. And our producer, Michael Seifert, dropped some very Fixx‑like guitars on it. Love the dark lyrical tone versus the upbeat music dichotomy.”
Longtime collaborator Michael Seifert produced the single and contributed guitar work. His extensive résumé — including Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Regina Spektor, Fountains Of Wayne, and Snarky Puppy — adds another layer of polish to the duo’s evolving sound.
Alongside the release, She 1 • Him 2 unveil a brand‑new music video for “Obsessed”, directed by Steven Sladek from a concept created by Cassie. The visual counterpart amplifies the song’s tension between longing, danger, and glossy synth‑pop allure. Link
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