Alt-pop singer-songwriter Dela Kay has released her latest single, “Guilty Conscience,” a vivid, guitar-driven track that masterfully blends eighties synths with high-energy alt-pop punk. The song serves as Dela Kay’s most theatrical and authentic chapter yet, featuring cheeky, tongue-in-cheek lyrics about betrayal, obsession, and the complexities of modern love. The track was skillfully co-produced with GRAMMY Award-winning producer and songwriter Stefano Pigliapoco in Nashville, alongside Nick Cozine and Jake Finch, ensuring a polished yet raw sonic character.
Dela Kay explained that the song came from a very personal place, noting, “‘Guilty Conscience’ came from a very personal place. I wanted to say everything I’d never say and get it off my chest—funny, cheeky, but real.” She specifically addressed the messiness of virtual cheating and gaslighting, inviting fans to explore the messy, human side of relationships. Her storytelling is deeply influenced by her musical household upbringing, where she learned to write catchy melodies with a powerful narrative behind them, believing her songs must feel “real, raw, and relatable.”
The accompanying music video, designed by the Nashville-based creative team Working Holiday, echoes the song’s mix of emotional honesty and high-energy performance. Shot with eighties-inspired theatrics, the video spotlights Dela Kay on a red stage curtain as she moves through different personas with dramatic flair. With “Guilty Conscience,” Dela Kay cements herself as an artist who is not afraid of being unapologetically herself, hoping listeners feel seen, entertained, and maybe even empowered to call out the chaos in their own lives.