Ahhmanda Follows Her Instincts on Magnetic New Single “RARI”

Los Angeles songwriter and recording artist Ahhmanda is following her instincts on “RARI,” a playful new single that captures the rush of wanting someone and knowing the attraction goes both ways.

Blending psychedelic rock, indie pop, and alternative influences, Ahhmanda has built her sound around curiosity, transformation, and the emotional risks that come with chasing what you want. Her 2025 EP, With Desire, explored the tension between fear and curiosity while navigating life in Los Angeles. “RARI” feels like a natural progression, trading some of that uncertainty for something more immediate, flirtatious, and confident.

At its core, “RARI” is about magnetic attraction. Ahhmanda describes the track as capturing that stretch of anticipation before seeing someone again, when chemistry has already taken over, and every sense seems heightened. Rather than overcomplicating the feeling, the song embraces it. Desire builds, instincts kick in, and eventually that anticipation gives way to what Ahhmanda calls “instant relief.”

There is something refreshingly uncomplicated about that approach. “RARI” isn't interested in dissecting attraction until there's nothing sexy left about it. Instead, Ahhmanda focuses on the sensory experience of wanting somebody, leaning into the excitement, tension, and willingness to go the distance when something simply feels right.

Created alongside Stella Mozgawa and Pete Min, the single also reflects the collaborative spirit Ahhmanda has found within Los Angeles' music community. She credits the artists around her with continuing to inspire her own work and creative momentum.

That sense of forward motion ultimately sits at the heart of “RARI.” Ahhmanda hopes listeners leave the song feeling excited enough to trust themselves, take a risk, and pursue the things that scare them just a little.

With “RARI,” Ahhmanda makes desire feel less like something to second-guess and more like an invitation to move toward whatever keeps pulling you closer.

“RARI” feels noticeably playful and confident. What pushed you toward exploring desire from that perspective rather than focusing on its uncertainty or complications? I think there’s nothing more attractive than being straightforward about your desires and intentions. I’ve learned that from being around people who are unapologetic about who they are and what they want, creatively and in relationships. With “RARI,” I wanted to let desire be simple, direct, and playful. You describe attraction in “RARI” as something sensory and almost instinctive. How did you translate that physical feeling of anticipation into the songwriting and overall atmosphere of the track? “Summer feels fine when you taste it off the vine” is about trusting your taste and knowing in your body if it’s a feeling you want to move toward. I’m tactile at my core, and I love a good sauna, so heat and touch make me slow down enough to be present and enjoy the sensation. I wanted the track itself to feel warm, charged, and in motion, building toward that feeling of ‘instant relief.’

You created “RARI” with Stella Mozgawa and Pete Min. What did each of them bring to the process, and was there a moment in the studio when the song really clicked into place? Stella is a brilliant producer and multi-instrumentalist. I’ve admired her work with Warpaint, her own projects, and the way she produces. She shaped my demo into a full arrangement, guided me through recording bass and vocals, and added incredible layers. Once I heard the arrangement, I could see where I wanted to take the lyrics and vocal melody. That was when the song really clicked into place for me. Pete has been an incredibly generous friend and collaborator. He engineered the drum recordings for some of the songs on my 2025 EP With Desire. With “RARI,” he understood the feeling of the song and naturally added so many fun textures, including replacing the Wurlitzer plugin from my demo with a real Roland Juno synth. He helped shape and mix the track, and there’s something special about the space he creates in his studio.

Your 2025 EP With Desire explored the tension between fear and curiosity. Where does “RARI” fit into that evolution, and what does it reveal about where you are creatively now? With Desire was about finally taking the leap into making and releasing music, letting go of expectations, and following my joy. “RARI” feels like the next chapter. Right now, I feel creatively open and excited to make fun songs with artists who want to go into that curious and vulnerable space with me. You want listeners to follow their instincts and do something that scares them a little. What creative risk have you taken recently that changed the way you think about yourself as an artist? Sharing rough ideas with artists I admire has been a creative risk for me. Being kinetic is important to how I approach music now. I move toward an idea before I can overthink it, ask someone to play, and let the song reveal itself. I don’t need to know where it’s going before I begin.