Tara Formosa just dropped her new single “Monster” and it’s like a clear step into her 2026 run of releases. The track leans into dark electropop, but it’s not heavy in a messy way. It’s actually pretty controlled. The beat sits back a little while her voice does most of the work and that’s where things click. She has that kind of tone that pulls you in a few seconds. It’s soft in parts, then suddenly stronger when the chorus hits.
We like the atmosphere of this song. There’s this haunting feeling in the verses, like something unresolved is sitting there and then the chorus opens up and gives it a bit more punch. Not loud, not chaotic. It’s just… powerful in a great way.
The lyrics are personal without getting overly dramatic. You can tell it comes from a real place, probably heartbreak, but it’s not written like a diary entry. It’s more like she filtered those emotions into something you can actually play on repeat. That balance works.
The production is solid and everything sounds tight. Nothing feels out of place, and the instrumental fits her style really well. It doesn’t overshadow her, which is important for a song like this. This new single feels like the start of something intentional, not just a random drop. If this is the tone for what she’s releasing next, there’s something worth following here.
We think this is one of those tracks that grows on you. It’s not trying to be huge, but it ends up sticking anyway and that might be its biggest strength.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Tara Formosa is a rising singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia, now based in Malta, whose music blends heartfelt lyricism with cinematic soundscapes. With music influences spanning between electropop and contemporary pop, her storytelling captures the beauty and intensity of human emotion. Monster marks the beginning of a bold new chapter of music to come in 2026 and beyond.
