Iranian-Dutch star Sevdaliza is approaching the release of her truly intriguing new EP, Raving Dahlia, which takes on a concept of exploring the life of a ‘Femmenoid’ called Dahlia. We’ve heard “Homunculus (Oh My God)” and “The Great Hope Design”, and today she shares another new one called “High Alone”.
It seems Raving Dahlia is not only adventurous in its themes, but in its sonic palette too, as it finds Sevdaliza expanding on the sounds we usually associate with her music. “High Alone” is another perfect example, as it takes on a streamlined rock sound with some elements of psych tinging the dark blue synth-driven lament. Her voice is almost monotone as she fully embodies the down-and-out feeling of the record, of being isolated and uncertain of the point of existence. There’s beauty to be found in the piano and harp adornments that are flecked around the production – but they only seem the make the character’s sadness feel even more acute, like hope flickering just out of reach.
Listen to “High Alone” below or on streaming platforms.
Sevdaliza’s Raving Dahlia EP comes out on February 25 through her own Twisted Elegance label (pre-order/save). You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
She’s plotted a European tour for May:
May 05 Paris – La Gaité Lyrique
May 06 London – Electric Brixton
May 09 Antwerp – Trix
May 10 Cologne – Gloria
May 12 Amsterdam – Melkweg
May 15 Zurich – Kaufleuten
May 16 Prague – Lucerna Music Bar
May 17 Berlin – Metropol
May 19 Warsaw – Stodoła
May 21 Kyiv – Beletage
May 24 Moscow – Mutabor
May 25 Moscow – Mutabor
May 27 St. Petersburg – Kosmonavt
