I just thought I'd pour out some love for this pop unknown, who I think should be a big star rather than relegated to cult status like she is now. I can fully understand why she's not big commercially (very dark themes littered throughout her work and at times borders on too experimental), however she has big pop numbers that could slip right in to commercial radio which is the other side of the argument. I think she's got what pop needs right now, a different point of view. Constantly (and mainly unfairly) compared to GaGa doesn't help, but she stands as her own individual self who is fascinating enough to sustain the listener's attention span. Her debut album "Perfectionist" was my favourite album of 2011, and still stands as one of my favourites of all time. She's getting ready to release her second album, titled "Trouble" and it goes without saying that it's another album I'm anticipating heavily. Her latest single 'Saturday Night' is very dark indeed, detailing domestic abuse and how fucked up it makes people involved, whether directly or indirectly. It's got a huge chorus of course and I just can't believe that it's not bigger than what it is.
"Perfectionist" contained gems such as singles 'Mirrors', 'Wonderland', 'Free' (featuring a non-sucky Will.i.am.) and 'Kill My Boyfriend'. But also packed with excellent album tracks 'Not In Love', 'Break You Hard', 'Zombie', 'Broke' and 'Acid Annie'. It was a shining example of dark pop that was cleverly orchestrated. Give her a listen if you haven't already, I'm sure you will find something you like.
"Trouble" is out September 6 in Aus
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