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A fierce, "post-pop" declaration of independence that cements TEll A ViSiON as one of Berlin's most exciting sonic innovators.

TEll A ViSiON (Fee Kürten) officially incinerates the "sweetheart" trope with her latest single ‘IDLU,’ a track that functions as a masterclass in elegant confrontation. Collaborating with mixer Dilip Harris, Kürten strips back the glitter of conventional pop to reveal a raw, dub-inflected skeleton of fuzzed-out guitars and a bassline that hits with industrial precision. The title—a sharp inversion of the nostalgic German acronym for "I like you very much"—reclaims the language of teenage sentiment to deliver a grown-up anthem about the power of saying "no." It’s a physical, swaggering piece of art that feels less like a song and more like a boundary being drawn in the sand of the Berlin underground.

The accompanying music video elevates the track from a mere single to a visceral "visual world," channelling the distorted, high-tension energy of a Francis Bacon painting. Moving with a disjointed, magnetic confidence, Kürten uses the screen to mirror the song’s deconstructed pop structure, blending high-fashion aesthetics with a gritty, DIY spirit. By fusing "sweet-and-stingy" vocals with a post-pop sonic palette, TEll A ViSiON proves that knowing what you hate is the ultimate key to knowing who you are. It’s a bold, uncompromising start to her new era that cements her status as one of the most intellectually stimulating creators in the 2026 alternative scene.

"IDLU" is a sophisticated "Saturday night fever" track for 2026. It’s for listeners who want their pop music to have a bit of dirt under its fingernails and a clear sense of purpose. It successfully bridges the gap between the avant-garde and the infectious.