Kavita Baliga illuminates the power ballad with new single 'Lost in the Dark'

Kavita Baliga’s newest single 'Lost in the Dark' is a masterclass in reimagining nostalgia. The track pays homage to the soaring drama of 1980s power ballads, yet it pulses with a distinctly contemporary energy that makes it feel utterly of the moment. From the opening chords, the song envelops us in a cinematic landscape as guitars cut through atmospheric synth layers, building tension and release in equal measure.

The collaboration with Grammy-winning guitarist Michael Thompson is nothing short of electric. His precise, resonant chords provide a muscular backbone that contrasts beautifully with Baliga’s commanding vocals. There’s a duality in her performance where moments of raw vulnerability are counterbalanced by soaring melodic confidence, giving the song a tension that never feels forced.

Lyrically, 'Lost in the Dark' reads like a manifesto of self-assertion. The artist explores the act of stepping into new territory, leaving behind previous artistic identities to claim space in a genre historically dominated by larger-than-life figures.

Producer Craig Bauer amplifies the song’s cinematic sweep without overshadowing its emotional core. Each swell, pause, and harmonised peak feels deliberate, giving room for both storytelling and grandeur. The result is a track that can soundtrack a quiet introspection during a late-night drive or ignite a collective energy in a live setting.

With this new offering, Kavita Baliga is transforming the power ballad tradition She demonstrates that stepping into the shadow of musical giants can yield something bold, intimate, and unmistakably her own, leaving a lingering impression long after the final note fades.