Hong Kong-born, London-based pop artist Angel Wong employs Camus’ absurdism to poke fun at the delusional, social-climbing crowd filling the City in her new single ‘North of the River’. In doing so, the song’s protagonist also acknowledges her own fallibility when she decides to remain with this crowd.
“Funny, philosophical, and a little bit cowardly by design — just like its narrator.” Angel Wong via Instagram
Angel Wong has been steadily making her presence known. Her debut single, ‘Hide N Seek’, was released in May 2026. In her discography so far, Wong has explored the experience of being a 20-something living in the big city and trying to navigate her life – going through a relationship that leaves you haunted, for example. In ‘North of the River’, Wong examines London’s social jungle in a playful, nonchalant manner.
The track possesses the energy and guitar lines of Red Hot Chili Peppers, mixed with a fun synth-pop sound reminiscent of Chapell Roan’s more funky tracks. Wong plays into the lightheartedness of the song, her vocals weightless and carefree. This is an amusing, ironic track — if you relate to it, you are probably as horrified by quarter zips and networking as I am.
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