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Maripool – “Favourite”
Portuguese-British singer-songwriter Maripool has released a new single called "Favourite", the second track from her forthcoming debut album Rotten Luck. The Lisbon-born, London-based artist follows up last month's single "Crossing" with a darker, more cathartic song, continuing the rollout ahead of the album's release next month.
Maripool, the project of Natacha Simões, describes "Favourite" as exploring the gradual breakdown of a relationship and the way the mind drifts elsewhere before things fully end, using distraction as a form of escapism. The song builds to an intense refrain, layered with haunting guitars and emotive vocals. Rotten Luck is due out on 28 August via Smoking Room / Lost Wisdom.
In short
- Maripool releases new single "Favourite" ahead of debut album
- Song explores a relationship's quiet unravelling and escapism
- Debut album Rotten Luck arrives 28 August 2026
Explained simply
Maripool is the musical project of Portuguese-British artist Natacha Simões, based in London. She is preparing to release her debut album, Rotten Luck, with new songs being released in advance of the album's arrival.
"Favourite" is the second song released from the album, following an earlier single called "Crossing". It explores the way relationships gradually break down, focusing on how people sometimes turn to distractions and escapism before a relationship fully ends.
The song features layered guitars and emotive vocals that build to an intense chorus, reflecting the album's darker, introspective character. Rotten Luck is being released through the independent labels Smoking Room and Lost Wisdom.
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