Perth-based alternative rock rising star RinRin add another chapter to her dystopian world with new the angsty new single im sad lol.
The new year introduced a new era for RinRin, and im sad lol is the second offering in the new narrative, and the second in a string of fantasy-fuelled releases. Previous single PRN explored a dystopian and fictional story of Rin, based on real life – a multiverse where ‘variants’ of RinRin reside in alternate worlds, leading different lives that reflect real feelings.
im sad lol exists in a real and mundane space, introducing a Rin that struggles with social anxiety and depression. The song is about accepting that suffering is suffering, and there’s no need to compare or to feel the extremes to justify feeling “The Rin in the ‘im sad lol’ universe doesn’t speak up about her struggles, thinking it’s no big deal and isn’t worth validating compared to everyone’s troubles,” explains RinRin. “But the background characters in her world remind her that it’s okay to feel low, so she shouldn’t beat herself up over it.”
Following on from PRN, im sad lol is produced, mixed and mastered with Chris Lalic of Windwaker. RinRin is the musical project of singer-songwriter and guitarist Qarin Hipe. Taking cues from luminaries BABYMETAL, Poppy, and Bring Me The Horizon, RinRin creates her own unique brand of pop-punk and metal that expounds infectious energy.
No stranger to the live stage, RinRin has sold-out headline shows across Australia and supported the likes of Windwaker, RedHook, Reliqa, Caskets (UK), The Home Team (US), The Plot In You (USA), Erra (USA) and more. In April of this year, RinRin toured China supporting Walk Off The Earth’s 6-city arena tour, charming her new-found fans with her charismatic pop/rockstar aura. RinRin is represented by Destroy All Lines for Australia and New Zealand, and Triumph Music for China and Japan.
With a fierce passion and dedication to mastering her craft, RinRin has soared to great heights off the back of her intricate guitar work and impressive songwriting abilities. For two years in a row, RinRin won the WAM award for Best Heavy/Metal Song of the Year for Guns and Grenades (2023) and Miss Miserable (2024) and was runner-up overall for the Best Song of the Year award in 2023. RinRin’s catalogue has been embraced by streaming giants Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer and her singles have received love from Australian radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, Double J and FBi to name a few.
With an undeniable sense of direction, RinRin is ready to play her powerful brand of pop punk wherever it will take her. im sad lol is available and streaming everywhere now.
