Dani Josie Sends A Strong Message With Latest Pop-punk Single ‘Suckerpunch’

19-year-old Aotearoa pop-punk artist Dani Josie sends a strong message with the release of her latest single ‘Suckerpunch’. The upbeat catchy track is an empowering anthem of strength for anyone who’s been bullied.

Josie’s track empowers everyone to be themselves, especially those who have been subjected to ‘mean girls’, who thrive on tearing others down.

“Suckerpunch is about refusing to let that kind of behaviour define you anymore. It’s a message to anyone who only knows how to throw punches – emotional or otherwise – that their games and tricks just don’t work anymore,” says Josie.

Josie wants her listeners to feel powerful and uplifted when they listen to the track, especially if they’ve gone through similar things. Inspired by Bon Jovi’s ‘It’s My Life’, Josie wanted to capture that same strong and unstoppable energy with her own words and from her own experiences.

“I’ve been on the receiving end of bullying, but I’m still here, and now I’m stronger than ever.”

Co-written by legendary producer Devin Abrams (Drax Project, Six60, Fat Freddy's Drop), the song was built around that energy and honesty.

“Dani came into the studio knowing exactly the message and energy she wanted this track to have. Her powerful vocals and storytelling has crafted this song into an absolute anthem,” says Abrams.

With ‘Suckerpunch’, Josie’s creative process has shifted from writing from a place of vulnerability to a place of strength. ”It’s been super empowering, and I think it’s opened a new chapter in my sound and storytelling.”

‘Suckerpunch’ is available on all streaming platforms now.

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