Luscious and hypnotic, ‘Circles’ introduces us to the peculiar artistic universe of talented songstress and producer Delia Ra. She’s not your average artist: fiercely pursuing a sonic brand that’s rather cinematic and dreamy, the young creative has spent the last few years moving between London and Mexico, penning boundary-pushing pieces blurring the line between leftfield electronica and soundtrack-coded material. In that sense, ‘Circles’ strives for a more pop-oriented outcome, something that has certainly been achieved, at least partly.
Taking a break from Delia’s instrumental prowess, the new single sees her embracing a more conventional pop structure, at least on the surface, layering evocative melodies over an ethereal alt-pop production. We truly appreciate the extensive reverb that surrounds the vocals, giving the whole piece a keen angelic flair. For a blog called Mesmerized, we’d say this track is a perfect match! Furthermore, ‘Circles’ carries a great deal of escapism, allowing listeners to flee reality, although for a mere four minutes. We take what we can get: our gloomy world needs more experimental-driven artists like Delia Ra, especially for their pop-leaning endeavours, pushing the envelope of popular culture in a positive direction.
Delving deeper into the lyrical ethos behind ‘Circles’, Delia Ra explains: “The song started during a period of routine and reflection, moving between the same places and thoughts again and again. I often spend winters between London and Mexico, and that rhythm of packing, moving instruments, setting up again somewhere else, and eventually returning started to feel like its own loop.” That’s perhaps where the track’s highly nostalgic character emerges from, wrapping the record with a rather abstract and philosophical allure. Knowing that Delia was inspired by the legendary TV show Twin Peaks, among other influences, makes perfect sense, given the final result.
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