Karen Dió, the viral punk star who has been grabbing attention on the internet left and right, has signed to Hopeless Records. She simultaneously drops a set of singles, including a re-release of her fan-favorite track “Sick Ride,” which has caught the attention of Sum 41, Fred Durst, Kenny Hoopla, and more. Dió’s raucous, DIY punk anthems have commanded attention across seas all the way from her birthplace of Brazil, where she first laid the foundation for her bustling career. Now, Dió has found global appeal in her music, and is representing Brazilian rock music in a big way.
“Signing to Hopeless Records means a lot to me. Not only because I have admired and respected them and their roster for many years, but because being recognised by them, as an independent artist from Brazil, has validated me and all my years of hard work. It's a very special moment in my career and I can't wait to see what the future holds." - Karen Dió
Karen Dió shares:
"Sick Ride is a raging riot-grrrl anthem of female empowerment! I want people to feel liberated, free and powerful when they listen to it! Use this song as a way to have fun when you're having a bad day, when you want to party or even in the morning to get your head straight. The song was inspired by the gang vocals of songs like "Mickey" by Toni Basil, "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani with heavy guitars like L7. It's short and kicks like a real good punk rock song!"
"Sick Ride, Sick Ride - it's just stuck in your head, you can't escape how fun it is - you want to hear more! We loved the music from day one. Meeting Karen was the big win - one of the nicest, kindest, and most talented artists with an aura of passion and excitement around her that is next level. It makes the music even more incredible. We are so excited to work with her!" - Eric Tobin, A&R | Hopeless Records
