Sunset Blush Keeps Love Alive in the Dark on “Lose Your Colours”

There is a specific kind of nostalgia that doesn’t just hit; it lingers in your chest like a memory you swore you were over. That is what Sunset Blush captures on Lose Your Colours, the latest release from the Australian artist and self-declared pioneer of Purpleslam.

This track does not beg for attention with synthetic shine or chart-chasing hooks. It earns it through soul. Purpleslam is not just a genre. It is a mood, a temperature, a late-night reflection in the rearview mirror. Think shimmering melodies, painfully honest lyrics, and that low ache that shows up when music feels too real for a Tuesday afternoon.

Lose Your Colours is steeped in gratitude, the messy kind. The kind you hold for the people who loved you, shaped you, or broke you in ways that still made you better. Maybe they are still around. Maybe they are a ghost you keep alive by telling stories no one asked for. Either way, Sunset Blush reminds you that the world fades, but a real connection does not wash out.

The track hits like a soft punch to the heart because it makes you feel seen. It's warm and immersive, carrying emotional weight without turning into a downer. It feels like a hug you did not ask for but needed anyway.

Lose Your Colours is not on Spotify. Sunset Blush plays by their own rules and we respect it. The song is out everywhere else, so do yourself a favor: lights low, headphones on, and let the Purpleslam do what it does best.

Purpleslam is such a unique term. How would you describe it to someone hearing it for the first time, and what inspired you to create your own genre identity? 

I want my music to be defined by its colour and feel, as well as how it makes the listener feel overall when they're listening to it. 

Never Lose Your Colours feels deeply emotional yet comforting. Was there a specific moment or person that sparked the writing of this song?

It's a song about being grateful for someone who has made a big difference in our lives. And being really thankful for the great things they have given us. I believe we all have at least one or two people who have positively impacted our lives. Many people can relate to that.

You've been gigging across Australia for years. How has performing live shaped the kind of artist you've become today?

It's definitely taught me a lot. And it has certainly made me a wiser writer and musician. And the audience benefits from that. Hopefully, it shows up in my music. 

You mentioned wanting people to feel "less alone" through your music. When did music make you feel less alone in your own life?

I want to write and release music that resonates with people, allowing them to hold onto something meaningful when they need it. And wrap a warm blanket around you when you're cold. 

You've chosen not to release this track on Spotify. What was behind that decision, and do you think more indie artists should take control of how and where their music lives?

Spotify rips off musicians, among many other offenses. However, as a fully independent musician, I have the freedom to decide where my music is distributed. Tidal, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and all the other streaming platforms. All are great, you can find all my music in there.