Dominyka Mauliute Stirred the Spirit of Resistance Through Her Psychedelic Slice of Indie Pop Activism, ‘Changes’ –

In Dominyka Mauliute’s Changes, contemporary activism is enmeshed within the fervour and psychedelia of the 60s, pulling two eras of uprising into the same emotional current. She shows how resistance still carries necessity, how the threat of futility shadows progress when it creeps into collective consciousness. Her delivery moves with that drifting, spectral quality found in the work of Angel Olsen and Mazzy Star, yet the way she haunts her own soundscapes comes entirely through her instinct. Nothing feels detached or theoretical; the conviction sits right there in the arrangement as if it has been breathed into the structure.

As the single progresses, the edges twist into the hazier textures of 70s psych rock. Those elements weave themselves into the release with a natural sense of momentum, carrying motifs of history forward to become a quiet antidote to apathy. Her jazz guitar background infuses warmth into the track without ever tipping it into ornamentation. Instead, the notes lift the sense of purpose already running beneath the lines, letting the political thread stay rooted in emotion rather than spectacle. The whole piece feels like a reminder that resistance gathers power when it holds both clarity and vulnerability at once.

Outside this release, Dominyka’s path adds to the gravity behind her sound. The Lithuanian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and jazz guitarist has already established a presence through viral performances, national stages, and a growing catalogue shaped through her own production. Studying philosophy feeds into her introspective tilt, illuminating the way she approaches themes of agency, identity, and internal conflict. Her move towards dreamier indie textures was a natural progression, giving her soulful guitar lines and ethereal vocal tone a landscape where they can settle and stretch.

Changes is now available on all major streaming platforms. For the full experience, watch the official music video on YouTube. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast