Estella Dawn blows away her listeners with the release of her stunning new single, “Detached.” The fiery track showcases her iconic cheeky lyricism as the singer shows her dark side. She warns her muse to be cautious because, now that they have done her wrong, she is over being nice. Her sharp lyrics satisfy anyone who is a fan of powerful women seeking vengeance. Dawn makes it clear that her revenge is not with violence but instead with her words and actions. She begins the track with lyrics that lead the listener astray as she sings, “I hope you know to zigzag// My daddy taught me how to shoot.” Then, she quickly switches the narrative with the clever lines: “Never with a gun// Only cunning// That’s what smart women do.” She continues to share her father’s wisdom before calling out her subject’s toxic behavior. In the chorus, she reveals her sweet revenge: detaching completely and becoming apathetic. They are dead to her now, and she is never bringing them back. Once she leaves, she is the type of woman who will never return. Dawn’s message is inspiring. It is one that celebrates taking power back and shows other women that they can follow her lead. Each of her releases showcase her immense confidence and spreads this admirable energy to those that listen.
Dawn is an expert at keeping her audience on their toes. “Detached” is an excellent example of her ingenuity and skill. While the singer typically releases infectious alt-pop and R&B-influenced songs, this new release veers from her normal style. Instead, she found inspiration from the sounds of rock and Americana, effortlessly mesmerizing listeners with the sultry production. To match this feisty soundscape, the song contains Dawn’s iconic strong vocalizations that fans easily fall in love with. Her distinctive voice is one of the best in the industry, making listeners excited to hear what she will do with it in each release. “Detached” may be a glimpse into a new sound that Dawn is exploring. And while I love each and every one of her releases, I would be more than thrilled to hear her experiment with this differing genre.
Estella Dawn is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from New Zealand, now based in San Diego. Her music does not stick to one style but rather mixes the sounds of multiple genres to create her own unique sound. In 2018, she made her debut with her first single, “Feet". She released several singles leading up to the onset of the global pandemic. During quarantine, she took the time to hone in on her sound and capture her true essence within her music. That year she released 10 original singles every six weeks, defining her impeccable ability to keep audiences engaged with anticipation of her next masterpiece. Since then, Dawn has released several more incredible singles, and she continues to release music that reels hundreds of thousands of listeners. Her creativity shines through every single one of her releases and she shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.
Written By Karlee Skipper
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