Brazilian pop firebrand Laura Pieri is rewriting the rules of heartbreak anthems with “Daughter of Demeter (ON THE DANCEFLOOR)”, a hypnotic club-ready rework of her 2024 single that trades primal screams for smoldering confidence. The track heralds the arrival of Frankie (ON THE DANCEFLOOR), an expanded edition of her critically acclaimed Frankie EP coming later this summer—promising to recast Pieri’s raw emotional narratives through a glittering, dancefloor-ready lens.
Where the original “Daughter of Demeter” was a searing explosion of rage and defiance, this remix simmers with a quieter, deadlier potency. “This version isn’t about extinguishing the fire—it’s about controlling the burn,” Pieri explains. “It’s rage in stilettos, heartbreak with a martini in hand. There’s power in slowing down, in turning pain into something you can move to.” The track’s slinky rhythms and atmospheric production (infused with the pulse of her Brazilian roots) transform anguish into allure, proving that healing can be as fluid as a midnight groove.
The remix also marks an evolution in Pieri’s artistic vision. “It challenged how I view emotional expression,” she admits. “Feminine fury doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers, it sways, it lets the bassline do the talking.” That duality has become Pieri’s signature: by day, she’s an MBA student splitting time between New York and LA; by night, she’s a pop insurgent crafting anthems that electrify both the mind and the body.
Frankie, Pieri’s 2024 EP and accompanying short film, was a rebirth—a project co-written and executive produced by women (including Skyler Cocco) that chronicled a woman’s reclamation of power. Now, with Frankie (ON THE DANCEFLOOR), Pieri revisits that narrative with newfound clarity, pairing “Daughter of Demeter” with a remix of “Sea of Tragedy” to spotlight the transformative power of rhythm. It’s a manifesto for the dancefloor as a site of catharsis, where grief and joy collide under strobe lights.
Listen to *”Daughter of Demeter (ON THE DANCEFLOOR)”:
https://unitedmasters.com/m/daughter-of-demeter-on-the-dancefloor
About Laura Pieri:
A São Paulo native blending Brazilian heat with sleek pop sophistication, Pieri has emerged as a voice for a generation that refuses to compartmentalize—whether intellect and artistry, or pain and pleasure. With Frankie (ON THE DANCEFLOOR), she solidifies her status as a provocateur who knows that sometimes, the most revolutionary act is to dance through the darkness.
Coming Soon: Frankie (ON THE DANCEFLOOR) EP, featuring “Sea of Tragedy (ON THE DANCEFLOOR)” and more.
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