Namasenda “Cola” Review: The Avant-Pop Icon’s High-Voltage Return

Namasenda’s “Cola” is the High-Voltage Reset We’ve Been Waiting For

If there’s one thing Namasenda knows how to do, it’s turn a pop hook into a physical sensation. Her new single “Cola” just dropped, and it’s a total sugar rush—but the kind that leaves you feeling wired rather than crashing.

Coming off the back of a few quiet years since her Ambrosia era, there was a lot of pressure on what she’d do next. “Cola” doesn’t just answer that question; it blows it out of the water. It’s slick, it’s loud, and it’s unapologetically Namasenda.

That “Chick-a-Cherry” Energy

Produced by Isac Hördegård and Hannes Roovers, the track hits like a literal carbonated burst. It’s got these twitchy, caffeinated guitar riffs that feel almost like a heartbeat, sitting right on top of a bassline that’s heavy enough to rattle your teeth.

The best part? The nostalgia. She sneaks in a nod to Savage Garden’s I Want You with the line “Fizzy bubbly like a chick a cherry cola.” It’s a genius bridge between the Y2K pop we grew up on and the industrial, glitchy future Namasenda is building for herself.

More Than Just a “Sticky” Hook

On the surface, “Cola” is a club banger about obsession—that “stuck on you” feeling that’s as hard to get rid of as spilled soda on a countertop. But if you listen closer to the lyrics, there’s something more interesting happening.

She sings about having a “made up persona” and performing for the flashlight. It feels like a wink to the camera about the weirdness of being a pop star in 2026. She’s giving the audience what they want, but she’s fully aware of the mask she’s wearing to do it.

The Visuals: Industrial Grit

The music video, directed by Marco Stoltze, is a massive vibe shift. Instead of the neon-soaked aesthetics we might expect, she’s opted for something more “industrial chic.” Think:

• Massive trucks and solar fields.

• Sharp, aggressive choreography.

• Lighting that makes everything look like a high-fashion fever dream.

It’s clear she’s moving away from the “internet-only” hyperpop tag and stepping into her own as a legitimate, heavy-hitting pop architect.

The Verdict

“Cola” is the perfect reminder of why Namasenda is the queen of the underground. It’s catchy enough for a playlist, but weird enough to keep you on your toes. If this is a preview of what her next project looks like, consider us obsessed.