Navigating your early twenties is a notoriously chaotic experience, but Tāmaki Makaurau’s Sabreen has managed to turn that exact brand of mental turbulence into a sharp, guitar-driven triumph. With the release of her brand-new single ‘Therapy’, the 23-year-old artist trades acoustic introspection for a bold, witty slice of 2000s pop-rock nostalgia that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
The track functions as an open window into the anxieties of young womanhood, masquerading as a high-energy banger. Inspired by the sprawling storytelling of Hozier, the dark alt-pop of Paris Paloma, and the hook-heavy indie sensibilities of local icons The Beths, ‘Therapy’ takes direct aim at the inner critic. Instead of wallowing in isolation, Sabreen dissects the claustrophobia of overthinking with a healthy dose of humour and a massive, radio-ready chorus. It carries a simple but powerful reminder: you are absolutely not the only person feeling like this.
“‘Therapy’ is my inner monologue in song form,” Sabreen shares, unpacking the track’s core message. “It’s so easy to get absolutely tangled in your own thoughts and believe that they’re some big secret you can’t share. But once you do, you realise everyone around you is probably feeling the same way, and it’s so much easier to navigate your feelings together.”
That commitment to honest communication is exactly what is making the Auckland-based singer, songwriter, and author one of the most compelling names in the contemporary New Zealand music scene. Proudly Bangladeshi and Muslim, Sabreen has earned critical praise for refusing to leave her identity at the door. Her previous release, ‘The End’ (Arabic Version) featuring Rana Hamida, beautifully bridged Arabic and South Asian musical traditions, proving her innate ability to blend sharp social activism with rich, cross-cultural artistry.
With ‘Therapy’, the sonic evolution is clear. Accompanied by a striking new music video, the single represents a major step forward into a heavier, more confident pop-rock space. With one EP under her belt and a second collection already on the way, Sabreen is proving that while the thoughts inside our heads can get incredibly heavy, the music we use to exorcise them doesn’t have to be.
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