DZIRÈ is a pop singer with a difference – whilst her music does have poppy elements, it’s rather different to a lot of the stuff you hear on the radio, much to her credit! Her new EP, Rectify, displays her talents well. You can find a stream at the end of this review.
By Jane Howkins
Rectify kicks off with Belong, entering the listener into DZIRÈ’s amazing world instantly. It starts out slowly, before the drums kick in, giving the music a certain beat. The vocals are very distinctive – they’re quite low at times, before they climb upwards in a soaring manner, showing a great deal of emotion and depth.
Title track Rectify is up next, opening with a dark bassline that throbs and provides most of the rhythm for the piece, alongside the percussion. Trickling piano lines appear to give a sense of melody to the song – I also felt that there was an Eastern quality to the music, in terms of the note sequence. It even sounds like there is a sitar playing at times! This track is unlike anything I’ve ever heard before.
Moment Of Silence has a downturned bassline as the main melody, also acting in a rhythmic manner. The bass is actually really catchy, with little motifs and fuzzy guitar flourishes breaking off from the main melody at times, crafting an eerie atmosphere. The vocals are really intense here – whilst parts of the song are sung, there are screamy elements too.
Tropical Sin is a little more stripped-back at first, featuring a simple piano melody alongside a couple of bass notes. The slow nature of the song allows the vocals to truly stand out here, much to DZIRÈ‘s credit. The vocals are belted out on the chorus, showing just how strong the vocals truly are, also sounding very beautiful. The track picks up a little towards the end, but the vocals are still prominent.
Gun Love has an almost shoegaze vibe, with discordant backing effects opening the song up, before a tribal beat appears in the background. The vocals have an echo and sound a little distant, although that’s not by mistake. The synths arrive soon after, building the music up alongside the percussion on this post-punk-esque track.
DZIRÈ is doing something really different here, which is something she should be praised for. Rectify won’t be for everyone, but if you’re willing to try something different, then this might be for you!
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