Jackie Hollander – Addicted: A Deep Dive into the New Dark-Pop Single

Jackie Hollander’s “Addicted” is the Toxic Late-Night Anthem We Deserve

Let’s be real: we’ve all had that one person who feels less like a partner and more like a bad habit. You know they’re a disaster, you know you should delete their number, but the second they text, your self-control evaporates.

Jackie Hollander just captured that exact “3:00 AM spiral” in her new single, “Addicted.” It’s moody, it’s visceral, and it’s probably going to be the most relatable thing on your “On Repeat” playlist this month.

The Vibe: Dark, Pulse-Pounding, and Gritty

“Addicted” doesn’t try to be a polished radio pop song. It feels more like something you’d hear in a crowded, dimly lit basement club.

The track kicks off with a heavy, distorted bassline that feels like a physical heartbeat. Hollander’s vocals are the star here—she’s traded her usual brightness for a breathy, almost exhausted delivery that perfectly sells the “addiction” theme. When the chorus finally hits, it’s less of a celebration and more of a surrender.

Why the Lyrics Hit Different

What I love about this track is that Jackie isn’t playing the “star-crossed lover” card. She’s being brutally honest about the dopamine hit.

• The Cycle: She captures that frantic energy of waiting for a notification.

• The Crash: The bridge feels lonely and stripped back, mimicking the “come down” after the high of a toxic interaction.

• The Honesty: Lines like “It’s not that I want you, it’s that I need the feeling” hit like a gut punch because, honestly? We’ve all been there.

“This isn’t a love song; it’s a confession about the stuff we’re usually too embarrassed to admit to our friends.”

The Verdict

Jackie Hollander is carving out a really interesting space for herself in the “Dark Pop” world. If you’re a fan of that atmospheric, bass-heavy sound found in early Lorde or Halsey’s grittier work, “Addicted” is going to live in your head rent-free.

It’s raw, it’s catchy as hell, and it’s a massive step forward for an artist who clearly isn’t afraid to get a little messy with her songwriting.