How VARLEY Make Melancholy Sound Like Magic on “Concrete Pool”

Berlin-based indie-pop duo VARLEY have quietly become one of Europe’s most captivating exports, crafting songs that balance heartbreak and hope in the same breath. Made up of Irish-born singer-songwriter Claire-Ann Varley and German producer Matthias Heising, the pair have found magic in contrast — between tender vulnerability and razor-sharp wit, melancholy and light, fairytales and real life.

First making waves with their viral debut single “Roamer,” VARLEY quickly found themselves embraced by tastemakers and fans alike. Their blend of heartfelt lyricism and lush, cinematic production has earned them nearly 30 million streams, radio play across the UK and Germany, and praise from Clash, The Line of Best Fit, and Atwood Magazine. They’ve toured across Europe, supported artists like Miya Folick and Bryde, and built a devoted following that connects deeply with their emotional honesty.

Their new single “Concrete Pool” feels like a culmination of everything that makes VARLEY special. It’s a bittersweet anthem that turns the metaphor of diving headfirst into heartbreak into something both playful and devastating. Claire-Ann’s poetic storytelling cuts through like sunlight on water — “from a prince into a shark” — while Matthias’ shimmering production wraps it in texture and depth. The result is music that feels cinematic yet intimate, raw yet effortlessly polished.

For VARLEY, every song lives in that liminal space where humor softens heartbreak and vulnerability becomes strength. “Concrete Pool” isn’t just another indie-pop gem — it’s a reminder that emotional honesty can sound both beautiful and brave.

Keep all eyes on VARLEY.