Toiz Steps Into Her Power on “Party41”

Australian songwriter-turned-pop-force delivers a confident, cheeky empowerment anthem that feels both Grimes-adjacent and completely her own.

After years of ghostwriting multi-platinum hits around the world, Australian artist Toiz is officially front and center, and honestly, it’s about time. Her new single “Party41” is the moment she stops playing behind the curtain and steps fully into her own world: bold, provocative, and dripping with the kind of self-made swagger pop has been missing.

There’s a reason early listeners are drawing parallels to Grimes, not in imitation, but in energy. Toiz shares that same instinct for cinematic, electronic worlds; that same fearless blending of feminine softness with electronic bite. But where Grimes leans cosmic and chaotic, Toiz is grounded, sensual, and unmistakably human. She’s carving a lane that’s darker, warmer, and rooted in lived experience, a refreshing shift in a genre often dominated by surrealism.

“Party41” makes that clear from the first beat. Written, produced, and recorded entirely in her Brisbane home studio, the track is glossy but intimate, polished but mischievous. It’s dark-pop with a pulse, something you can dance to, smirk to, or fully claim your confidence with.

Lyrically, the song hits a sweet spot between cheeky and liberating. Toiz isn’t asking permission, and she definitely isn’t waiting for someone to tell her she’s enough. She already knows, and she’s inviting you to remember it too.

“Party41 is all about confidence, pleasure, and independence, knowing you can have fun, feel sexy, and be fulfilled without needing anyone else to validate you,” she explains. “I wanted it to sound liberating and a bit naughty, the kind of song that makes you smirk while you dance alone.”

That intention radiates across the production: sultry synths, addictive pop phrasing, and a vocal that feels playful without losing its emotional weight. It’s Grimes’ experimental spirit, channeled through a lens that’s far more personal, feminine, and emotionally accessible.

Toiz expands further: “I want people of any gender to feel empowered by it. I want it to be a reminder that you don’t need anyone to make you feel desired or complete, that you’re enough and it’s okay to have a little fun with yourself…under the sheets, dancing at home in the kitchen or out at the club.”

If this is the direction Toiz is taking, the pop world should pay attention. “Party41” is a statement, not just about self-love, but about an artist stepping into her real power. It's confident. It's cinematic. It hits. And it proves Toiz isn’t following in anyone’s footsteps; she’s actively building her own path, one addictive, high-voltage release at a time.

“Party41” feels playful, confident, and a little provocative. What personal moment or shift in your life first sparked the idea for a song centered on pleasure, independence, and self-validation?

I think getting closer to turning 30, I realised I was sick of focusing on how to please a man. Patry41 isn’t just about pleasure, though; it’s about learning to love the shit out of yourself and your own company. It’s realising I can get everything I need on my own, because really, if a dude comes along, he better enhance my sweet little life, not distract me from it. You know?

You wrote, produced, and recorded this track entirely in your Brisbane home studio. How does creating in your own space shape the sound, confidence, or honesty of your music compared to working in industry rooms?

There are no limits when it’s just me. I can experiment. I can curse real loud if I mess up. I can take my time with the process and not be swayed by anyone's opinions, and I love that! "My way" of creating is a little chaotic. I know I'm not great at explaining how I want it to sound, so I feel like I can completely release it all in my little studio.

There’s a cinematic, electronic edge to your work that hints at artists like Grimes, but with a warmer, more intimate and grounded energy. How do you balance those darker pop influences while still keeping your sound uniquely yours?

I think, coming from being a pop music songwriter, I’ll always have that love of pop melodies and typical pop song structure. But I also really love how artists like Grimes don’t box themselves into a genre. It seems to be more about feeling and bringing a euphoric energy to life when you listen to the track, and I want that blend in everything I create. A sound that pleases the ears and makes your mind escape somewhere.

After years of writing hits for other artists, what has surprised you the most about stepping into the spotlight as Toiz and releasing music that reflects your stories and desires?

I think what has surprised me since making music for Toiz, is realising that saying “good things happens when you least expect it” - it’s legit, because I feel like when I’m not over-thinking, or comparing what I’m creating and just going with what feels good. It feels easy. It’s beyond competitive to be an artist these days. I’d given up more than once too. With Toiz, I really am just making music that makes my heart happy and my soul come alive. I finally feel like I’ve made something unique, that also showcase small pieces of everything I’ve learnt in 10 years as a songwriter. 

“Party41” pushes a message of empowerment across all genders. What do you hope someone dancing alone in their bedroom at 2 a.m. takes away from this track that they might not get from a traditional pop love song?

Love yourself as hard as you can. Physically. Emotionally. Sexually. Whoever comes into your life after you fall in love with yourself has to be amazing, or you’ll always feel like you’ve settled for less than you deserve. Know your worth and work it.