Dom Malin grapples with his past and his failures on the thoughtful ‘Tapping Out’

The track is the celebrated UK artist’s first single of 2025

Midlands-based singer-songwriter Dom Malin, is somebody who has consistently been showered with acclaim on this site and beyond thanks to the stirring and emotional appeal that his sound is filled with, inspiring listeners to reflect and feel with him as he wades through his personal and often universally relatable narratives.

The artist’s latest single ‘Tapping Out’ is something of a confrontation of some of the feelings that we carry around with us every day, the emotions like loneliness and the fear of our untapped potential that sits with us uncomfortably and bubbles under the surface. There is a real intimacy and sense of heart that comes with the lyrics and Dom’s impassioned delivery, further adding to the engrossing appeal of the sound and this thought-provoking acknowledgement of his struggles and the journey that he has been on to get to where he is now.

Speaking about what ‘Tapping Out’ represents, Malins says, “This song is a personal journey through the emotional trek of running from the past while carrying the weight of failure. It’s about confronting the loneliness, regret, and the ache of unfulfilled expectations. For me, this reflects both personal and professional struggles—failed relationships, and trying to rebuild a life through music, chasing a dream that sometimes feels out of reach.”