colby!’s debut EP, Dead Giveaway, explores pop sensibilities paired with emotionally resonant storytelling. Drawing from her creative upbringing in Fort Worth, Texas, colby! channels her personal experiences into a five-track collection brimming with depth and relatability. Fans of Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish will find something right up their alley with colby!
The title track, “Dead Giveaway,” kicks off the EP with a hard-hitting beat and shimmering melody that immediately pulls the listener into an immersive soundscape. colby!’s husky, engaging vocals tell a story of relational disillusionment with a catchy tone that makes you sway and feel the tension she’s captured.
“Break Me Twice” shifts into a more vulnerable space, with shimmering melodies and a sing-along chorus that makes you want to hit repeat right after the track ends. colby!’s delivery is sensitive and relatable, making lines like “You can break me twice like it’s nothing” a poignant anthem of resignation and heartache. The outright simplicity and authenticity of her lyrics enhance their emotional impact, creating an instant connection with listeners.
On “Doing What I Can,” colby! unleashes an empowered defiance over a punchy rhythm section and flashy riffs. Her voice grows vibrant and commanding, matching the track’s steady momentum. The nonchalant way she put it with the line, “I am sorry I didn’t say bye” underscores a sense of self-assured liberation, rounding off the EP with a burst of vitality.
Dead Giveaway showcases colby! merging polished pop production with raw, emotional honesty. Check it out on Spotify and listen to the other tracks too!
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Review by: Naomi Joan