“Am I cursed?” – hearing that opening line to ‘Night At The Opera’ for the thousandth time this week, I’ve begun to wonder the same thing. Cursed to have Emei’s new single playing on repeat forever more. Kept awake by it’s earworm chorus buzzing around my brain when I’m trying to sleep. Cursed to have the words “The Pain! The Gag! The Drama!” play at random intervals for the rest of my days, like some fabulous Greek chorus narrating the world around me. With the manic flamboyance of a theatre kid let loose with a big budget, Emei carves out her own niche with this latest single. It touches on darker themes of how we thrive on watching other people’s mess and drama, feeding on the chaos, yet all the while throwing euphoric hooks, relentless energy, and grand operatic flourishes your way. This campy slice of maximalist pop – the title track from Emei’s new EP out 12th June – is one of the most wickedly addictive tracks I’ve heard in an age. One paired with a stunning video I might add; full of sass, theatricality, stunning lighting and costuming, and fun, playful choreography. Iconic visuals sealing the deal, ensuring that ‘Night At The Opera’ will forever live rent free in my head. I see the vision Emei, and I support you.