Ash Smith is a Dallas-bred, LA-based artist who records under the name of Miss Machina. The title song to her new debut album Serial Monogamist is an ultra-hooky, beautifully crafted pop gem that’s reminiscent of Sabrina Carpenter’s slyly humorous best.
“‘Serial Monogamist’ started as a joke,” says Miss M. “It was written during a time when I was freshly single and didn’t know how to date or do relationships casually (still don’t, let’s be honest). It didn’t matter how much I liked the person, or how much they liked me, I had an insatiable need to prove that I could be chosen. It made me feel violent and not like myself. I felt like a serial killer with an identifiable MO that kept repeating the same crime, with the irony being that the only victim of the crime was myself.”
She adds, “At its core, this is what the album is about: unlearning the desire to be chosen and learning the art of choosing the self, and having a laugh about it along the way.”
This song feels like Miss Machina’s breakout moment, thanks to her combination of droll insights and songwriting wizardry.
Watch the video for “Serial Monogamist” below, or find the full Serial Monogamist album on the streaming services.
