Taste Test: Lauren Dejey concocts a witchy spell with ‘Like a Curse’
British alt-pop Scorpio brews a stunning single
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With an eerie harmony, Lauren Dejey announces her presence with synth and simple layered harmonies. The sharps and flats give the perfect atmosphere of crooked houses and bubbling cauldrons. Dejey’s voice really pulls the song together – her tone is soft but menacing, almost daring the listener to underestimate her power. ‘Like a Curse’ plays to the stereotypes of Dejey’s horoscope, as the lyrics reveal “Cus I’m a Scorpio/I’ll cut you open with my words before you know /Leave you bleeding reeling on the floor below.” The chorus is where the veil is pulled back. With a strong drumbeat and a energy-filled pouding bass, it is declaration to all who come before and after. “Do you know how far we’d go/Do you know how far?” ‘Like a Curse’ has a sharp energy that floods every beat like magic – this witch’s hymn makes for a stunning listen.
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