In a world the place vocals usually play second fiddle to the beat, DUSK, HAYLA‘s extremely anticipated debut album, flips the script.
From begin to end, the undertaking presents an intimate journey by means of vulnerability, heartache and triumph, all whereas tethered to pulsating dance rhythms. HAYLA’s voice turns into the central drive, an instrument as dynamic and commanding as any synth in its personal proper.
‘It’s superb to work with so lots of the collaborators I’ve labored with, however if you go at it alone it does really feel fairly exposing,” HAYLA tells EDM.com. “Due to the viewers from the DJs I’ve labored with probably coming over to hearken to my music, I hope I reside as much as individuals’s expectations… I’m so lucky to have these audiences hearken to my music and assist me.”
“I’m actually happy with what I’ve created… It’s one thing, for as soon as, the place I can say, ‘I’ve one thing tangibly mine’ and I hope individuals get to know me extra.”
From the opening notes of “Solely I,” DUSK makes one thing clear: HAYLA is here to claim her place as both a vocal powerhouse and a compelling songwriter. The album kicks off with a somber tone as gentle arpeggios bubble beneath her soaring voice, delivering a heart-wrenching yet resolute message. It’s a delicate balance, one that showcases her gift for turning pain into beauty.
Elsewhere, HAYLA stuns with “Freefall,” a track that encapsulates the emotional core of the album through throbbing basslines and shimmering synths. Co-produced with Grammy-nominated musician Carl Ryden, the song navigates love’s most precarious moments in a surefire highlight that feels like both a confession and a catharsis.
The depth of “Freefall” is beautifully contrasted by the airiness of another standout track, “Visions of You.”
“The tune story behind it’s actually if you’re starstruck by infatuation and the considered that one person who will get you thru the day,” HAYLA explains. “That one particular person which you can’t wait to see once more that makes you’re feeling good. It was a extremely enjoyable factor to put in writing. It’s most likely the happiest observe on the album.”
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However HAYLA’s energy lies not solely in her skill to captivate with anthems of heartache. She additionally provides profound moments of introspection, comparable to on the hauntingly stunning titular observe, “DUSK.” Produced and written solely by HAYLA herself, the album’s nearer invitations us right into a sonic twilight the place languid strings construct as her vocals hum in ethereal waves, making a dreamlike soundscape that drifts into darkness.
It’s a observe meant for quiet reflection, finest loved, as HAYLA herself suggests, simply earlier than the world fades into evening.
“I won’t lie, I was incredibly nervous about showing that side of myself,” she tells us. “It’s something I’ve done behind closed doors to broaden my musical horizons and to have a more integral part of ownership of a track. I would really like to do more production. Working with so many amazing producers, to say what you want a track to sound like or integrally be a part of a track is amazing, but to actually do it myself felt like something I wanted to experiment with.”
“It’s a completely experimental piece,” she continues. “It’s an instrumental piece. I suppose its more of a vibey piece. It was something I could actually, for once, put a bit of a, ‘This is my body of work’ and try to get what’s in my head out into the open. Experimentally, that freedom was great to do.”
Fans have more to look forward to from HAYLA as she’s set to take the stage at LA’s Roxy Theatre for her debut headline show on December 4th. In the meantime, listen to DUSK below and find the new album on streaming platforms right here.
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