As we celebrate Cortney Dixon’s latest work, ‘Hazard A Guess’, it’s worth trying to unfurl the few layers that constitute her bold, fierce artistry. Hailing from South Shields, the talented musician has so far caused quite a stir in the indie rock and alt-pop scenes, mainly due to her uplifting, fearless character that manifests in empowering, all-out aural gold. A gifted songwriter and a skilled guitarist, Dixon can be first approached by her ‘outer’ layer, so to speak: the sonic livery around the project.
Take ‘Cry About It’, for example. Serving as the lead single for the newly released EP, the track showcases the rowdy, rebellious rock flair championed by the British creative. Yet, the chorus embraces a rounder pop-leaning structure, a quality that places Dixon exactly in between pop relatability and guitar-powered grittiness. Let’s now shift our attention to the lyrical layer. There’s a great deal of reflection and observant prowess in the EP, a quality that marks the project as a relevant cultural phenomenon, not just an exercise in euphoria and distortions.
Compared to the likes of Blondie, Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and Kate Bush, among others, Cortney Dixon has managed to make rock’n’roll cool again. Props.
Recommended! Discover ‘Cry About It’ and ‘Hazard A Guess’ on Spotify and YouTube:
