DJ Suzy’s “end scene” is a hopeful conclusion to heartache

Building a universe comes innately to DJ Suzy and her music. Since 2019, the Swedish alt-pop artist has been conceptualising the world of her turbulent alter ego into her namesake debut album. Through Kira Krash, she fluctuates between the duality of light versus the dark she sees within herself. Her latest single “end scene” falls into the darker half of her debut LP, where Suzy uses wordplay and a sound reminiscent of lo-fi, 8-bit video games to explore heartbreak. The track really belongs to the second half of the album; the story of “end scene” focuses on “the last moment of the relationship, or the situationship, that you have,” details Suzy. “It’s the last scene of your moment.” Working with Oscar Scheller and Swedish producer Osrin, the single’s theme grew throughout its creative process. An initial track laid down between the trio during a London studio session led them to constantly strive for “end scene” to reach its full potential. Lyrically, inspiration struck between listening to Imogen Heap, and Suzy envisioning an old movie in front of her, aiming to capture the essence of both during early writing stages. They, ultimately, met her with clarity and intent on how to i...