Fans have been debating the Radical Optimism tracklist for months. This unreleased reference track (likely a demo or a cut that didn’t make the final album) suggests Dua was toying with a rawer, more club-centric sound than the polished “Houdini” or “Training Season.” Think less yacht rock, more 3 AM warehouse.
The low-fidelity snippet is pure late-night studio energy. A sparse, pulsating synth bassline reminiscent of early Kylie Minogue (PWL era) meets Dua’s signature sultry mid-register. There’s a spoken-adjacent pre-chorus hook that leans into Tame Impala-esque modulation—confirming that Kevin Parker’s influence was already deep in the mix by mid-2023. DUA LIPA RO Sessions Unreleased -snippet- 2023-...
Suggested Social Caption (Short): “Dua Lipa – RO Sessions (2023) [Unreleased Snippet] 🕯️ A ghost from the Radical Optimism cutting room floor. Synths, sass, and a beat that never got its moment. Stream it before it vanishes.” 🚨💔 Fans have been debating the Radical Optimism tracklist
This isn’t a finished track—it’s a raw, unfiltered look into the creative crossroads where Dua transitioned from the disco-dominance of Future Nostalgia into the psychedelic-tinged, balearic pop of Radical Optimism . A sparse, pulsating synth bassline reminiscent of early
Just when you thought the vault had been sealed shut, a new 15-second snippet from Dua Lipa’s has surfaced online, dated 2023.