Rising global pop star Stephanie Poetri has recently shared two new singles, an infectious dance track ‘Do You Love Me’ and a heartfelt track ‘Touch’ via Infinite Thrills/88rising Records, distributed by 12Tone Music, LLC.

Growing up in Jakarta, music may have seemed like a foregone conclusion for Los Angeles-based artist, singer, songwriter, producer, and creative Stephanie Poetri. After all, her mom Titi DJ remains one of Indonesia’s biggest artists and most recognizable personalities and her dad taught music at Stephanie’s school. However, her interests initially veered away from the spotlight and towards everything else—from music production and psychology to cooking and badminton. So, she kept her passion for writing a secret, even though mom caught her behind the piano once or twice! Nevertheless, music called to Stephanie. Speaking on ‘Do You Love Me,’ Stephanie explains, “You’re picking flower petals and wondering if this person loves you or not. Either way, I’m still fighting for you in weird ways. The meaning is actually quirky and funny, in my opinion. It questions if the romance is real, so we’re ironically releasing it on Valentine’s Day.”

Elsewhere, the unpredictable and undeniable ‘Touch’ makes a connection as it details “missing someone’s presence.” Directed by Sarah McColgan, ‘Touch’ interprets a romantic, mid-century modern story about wanting someone and the everyday routines that used to be shared. Stephanie reminisces in her quirky, fun-loving nature throughout multiple scenes with the complimentary mannequin-like figure who has recently left her side. Through ‘Touch,’ Stephanie gives fans another taste of the tone she is setting for 2020. With more songs and surprises in store, Stephanie has started a conversation that will go on for a long time to come. “I’d love for people to fit this music into their day-to-day lives,” she leaves off. “If I can be part of someone’s soundtrack, whether they take the song as a positive or a negative, there’s nothing better.”

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