The vocal effect on this track is outstanding, it somehow adds an extra element of musicianship to it. The drum beat never becomes overwhelming, the soundscape never distracting you from the main message: “tragic, primitive us”. The narrative is based around how we may be pulled in different directions by distractions, from ourselves to a […]
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The first thing that captivates me on the song is the almost ghostly drumbeat that echoes dripping water. It is certainly different – and in a good way – it helps to collate the overall tone of existential crisis and living in the moment. Lakis’ vocals are extraordinary, particularly in the chorus as she adds […]
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The music video opens with a shot that you could almost picture on an advertisement billboard – the crisp, retro font introducing “Emily” alongside the actor help to evoke feelings of hazy summers. The visual effect on the acoustic guitar is stunning – flitting between images of atmospheres and stars, fitting in well with the […]
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Pleasant surprise. Double doors flung open as bodies rush for quick cigarettes. A gratifying wall of sound washes over my body and I bless the high ceilings of the Corn Exchange, witnessing chords melt into the vast space above my head. I had no previous knowledge of DMA’s except for a slapdash description of their […]
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