Singer-songwriter Sagiri Sól will release her new single “wishing you unhappiness” on Wednesday, October 7.
The track is a collaborative song born from a session with Los Angeles-based producer Franco Reid, who is also known for his collaborations with U2, Paul Banks (Interpol), Channel Tres, Wisp, After, and others. Built around a mid-tempo, atmospheric indie rock sound, the track is characterized by Sagiri Sól’s poignant melodic sensibility and cleverly twisted lyrics.
The lyrics weave together romantic experiences from Sagiri Sól herself and her friends. Deliberately replacing the “happiness” that would normally follow “Wishing you” with “unhappiness,” the song humorously expresses irritation and sarcasm toward an ex, while also portraying the feelings of not being able to completely dislike them and the honest desire that still longs for them somewhere deep down. Through Sagiri Sól’s distinctive perspective, the song captures the unbalanced emotions of love, where affection and dislike, lingering attachment and anger, are intertwined.
Sagiri Sól Comment
I wrote this song by mixing together romantic experiences I heard from several friends with experiences of my own.
Normally, you would expect “happiness” to come after “Wishing you,” but in this song, I deliberately wish for “unhappiness,” making the title somewhat twisted and sarcastic.
As I listened to all kinds of stories, I started wondering whether that very imbalance might be both the fun and the bitterness of love, and I naturally arrived at these words.
Give it a listen while thinking of that person who annoys you, but who you somehow still love anyway!
Release Information
Artist: Sagiri Sól
Title: wishing you unhappiness
Release Date: 2026/10/7
Lyrics: Sagiri Sól
Music: Sagiri Sól, Franco Reid
Sound Produce: Franco Reid, Hyemin Lee
Mix & Mastering: yasu2000
Cover Art: Masaya Abumi
Streaming
https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/unhappiness
Sagiri Sól Profile
A singer-songwriter of Icelandic and Japanese heritage. After participating in works by Wez Atlas and VivaOla, among others, she began releasing her own music in 2022 and has since attracted attention through collaborations with Sala, YOSA & TAAR, Sam is Ohm, The Omedetaz, and others. She released her first EP, “heat shock,” in December 2024, followed by her second EP, “lapis lazuli,” in August 2025. Upon their releases, she was selected as the cover artist for Spotify Japan playlists including RADAR: Early Noise, Soul Music Japan, and Dance Pop: Japan, and was featured on numerous other playlists. Her song “ruby” also gained attention after being selected as the ending theme for the January 2025 season of “Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW Kiwami,” and she was also featured in “SPOTLIGHT 2025,” Spincoaster’s selection of artists to watch in 2025. She has also participated in an insert song produced by origami PRODUCTIONS for the film “Wandance,” scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, further drawing attention to her work. With her husky and commanding vocal ability, humorous lyrics, and influences drawn from various cultures—including Iceland, which is part of her heritage, and Singapore, where she spent her junior high school years—she incorporates these influences into her work to express a distinctive world of her own.
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Franco Reid Profile
A Los Angeles, California-based writer/producer, instrumentalist, and composer. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Halsey (live album), U2, Paul Banks (Interpol), and Channel Tres. More recently, he has co-written with Wisp, Alter, Deb Never, Raissa, Verzache, Niko Rubio, Towa Bird, Tanukichan, Saiah, Casey MQ, Zahara, Velvetears, and Mila DeGray. Before becoming a writer/producer, Franco (also known as Nate Lotz) spent more than six years touring as a drummer with global superstars including Halsey and Ryan Adams.
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Linkfire
https://SagiriSol.lnk.to/unhappiness