KAREN DIÓ – Signs To Hopeless Records Drops Pair Of Singles “Sick Ride” & “So Funny”

“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, the viral punk star who has been grabbing attention on the internet left and right, signs 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.

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!”

ABOUT KAREN DIÓ:

Nothing is permanent, and no one knows that better than Karen Dió. “I have to be so unattached to friends, things, and objects” Dió admits, after moving numerous times growing up and whilst starting her music career. The Brazilian punk rocker on the rise has always lived with transient energy, but especially lately, as she adjusts to the ebb and flow of life after having her July 2023 single “Sick Ride” go wildly viral.

“Sick Ride” is a little bit outside what I normally do” Dió admits. It was quite out of my world and I really didn’t know what it was going to be. When I saw all the great feedback and millions and millions of people watching and playing the songs and stuff…it’s just crazy.”

Crazy might even be an understatement she admits, after catching the attention of some of her all-time favorite artists like Sum 41, Incubus, Kenny Hoopla, and even… Fred Durst. An eclectic list, yes, but a testament to the mass appeal Dió has conjured up with her music magic.

And so with the support of a few famous friends, her new label (Hopeless Records), and high praise from the likes of Kerrang!, Dió is proudly bringing the brimming punk rock scene in Brazil to the world. Representing her Latin roots is, perhaps, the most important part of her artistry. “If I can open that door for Latin American artists, then I’ve accomplished my goal,” she says.