AUDIO: Dora Diamond – “Raspberry Blue”

Milwaukee’s own Dora Diamond is back with a fresh dose of glittering electronica. The Raspberry Blue EP, released May 31, cements her place as one of the city’s most compelling and unapologetically bold voices in alternative pop.

For those new to the Diamond discography, Dora’s music lives at the intersection of electronica, jazz, and pop—delivered with a drag and performance-art flair that’s both theatrical and deeply personal. As a transgender artist and burlesque entertainer, she channels themes of autonomy and self-empowerment into every pulsing beat and soaring vocal.

The title track, “Raspberry Blue,” is an upbeat, high-energy affair that practically begs you to move. With sky-high danceability, radiant energy, and a mood that’s equal parts euphoric and self-assured, the song feels like a spiritual successor to her earlier single “Temple”—which earned her Radio Milwaukee praise for its ’90s/’00s club vibes. Here, that DNA evolves with lush production and infectious positivity.

The EP itself is a tight two-track package, but don’t mistake brevity for lack of substance. Dora knows how to make every minute count. Whether you’re catching her tearing up the stage at Cactus Club or blasting this in your headphones on a summer night, Raspberry Blue is tailor-made for those moments when you need a reminder that joy is resistance.

Stream the Raspberry Blue EP now and let Dora Diamond soundtrack your next late-night dance session.

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