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Pastel Atlas returns with “Chinese Checkers”, his most personal release to date. Written as a reflection on how quickly life can change after losing someone you love, the track explores themes of grief, memory and healing through heartfelt song writing and emotive production. The song was produced, mixed and mastered by Melbourne artist 'Drest'. What began as a song written in a single day has become a deeply meaningful piece that serves as a letter to anyone navigating loss, offering a story listeners can connect with and find comfort in. His debut single “Dear Malibu”, which was released in late 2025 took social media by storm - with a combined total of more than 4 million views on TikTok. Pastel Atlas’s sound sits somewhere in the indie pop stratosphere — combining heartfelt lyricism with a vibrant, modern pop sound. For fans of The 1975, The Naked and Famous, Lo-Tel and The Japanese House.