Passion Mango ‘Bloody Eyes’: Connor Wilkinson’s New Single Guide

Why Your Next Favorite Sad-Girl-Summer Anthem is Passion Mango’s ‘Bloody Eyes’

There’s a very specific feeling that comes with living in a city like Vancouver—it’s beautiful, it’s expensive, and it’s occasionally a little bit lonely. No one captures that specific brand of West Coast longing quite like Connor Wilkinson, the mastermind behind Passion Mango.

His latest single, ‘Bloody Eyes,’ just dropped, and it’s exactly what we’ve come to expect from him: a song that feels like a warm hug and a gut punch at the same time.

The Rise of Passion Mango

If you feel like you’ve been hearing Passion Mango everywhere lately, you aren’t imagining it. Since Connor started the project in 2022, things have moved at breakneck speed.

We saw the arrival of Honeymoon Phase in early 2023, followed quickly by the Garden Party EP. But the real “lightning in a bottle” moment happened later that year. If you spent any time on TikTok in late 2023, you definitely heard “Boy.” That track didn’t just go viral; it became a genuine indie staple, racking up over seven million streams and counting.

After the success of his self-titled album this past March, Connor is back to prove he isn’t just a “viral moment” artist.

‘Bloody Eyes’: For When You’re Tired But Not Done

The magic of Passion Mango lies in the “crying-dancing” paradox. Connor has this knack for taking themes of disillusionment—that feeling of being totally burnt out by life and dating—and wrapping them in optimistic, dreamy melodies.

‘Bloody Eyes’ is the anthem for the 2:00 AM existential crisis. It’s for when you’re exhausted, your eyes are stinging from lack of sleep (or maybe a few tears), but you’re still holding onto that stubborn hope that love is worth the trouble. It’s synth-heavy, hazy, and undeniably catchy.

The Passion Mango Roadmap

  • 2023: The breakout year with Honeymoon Phase and the Garden Party EP.

  • The “Boy” Era: A TikTok explosion that turned a local Vancouver project into a global Spotify favorite.

  • 2024: The release of the self-titled album, deepening that signature “in-the-feels” sound.

  • Now: ‘Bloody Eyes’ takes the stage as his most polished work yet.

“Passion Mango makes music for the people who want to dance through the disappointment.”

If you’re looking for a soundtrack for your late-night drives or something to help you process your latest heartbreak without totally losing your vibe, put ‘Bloody Eyes’ on loop. Connor Wilkinson is making us feel everything all at once, and honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Stream ‘Bloody Eyes’ on all platforms now.