Alessia De Gasperis’s impeccable grooves and guitar-based art/alternative pop is being wholly intoxicating on her latest release ‘Evil Eye’. Masterfully treated, a song with far more than first meets the eyes and ears, ‘Evil Eye’ is one attractive song.
Alessia De Gasperis is a singer and songwriter, based in Toronto, and she is a fantastic one at that. Her style is infectiously groovy. With spliced vocal melodies that coincide perfectly well with off-kilter arrangements and playful compositions, ‘Evil Eye’ is as stunning as can be. The song’s core, descending bass part sets the ominous tone on its path, looping until the song’s end, while the rhythm guitar’s juicy strums are funky, tight, creating a contagious groove alongside the gentle-but-deep drumbeat.
Alessia De Gasperis’s voice is sensational. Having put her voice on songs by Flume and Childish Gambino, De Gasperis is in no need for any kind of affirmation. Her treatment of the song’s few melodies ranges from looming lulls to soulful calls to playful croons, creating what could be seen as verses, choruses, and bridges, while maintaining a fluidity to the song’s hypnotic looping nature.
Alessia De Gasperis’s solo work is taking shape beautifully with each new release. A fantastically capable songwriter and singer who knows how to practice restraint, De Gasperis’s mature songwriting and lyrical prowess are matched by the terrific performances across the board, vocals to guitars, drums to atmospherics, as well as by the wonderfully varied, colorful, and danceable production. ‘Evil Eye’ is simply a joy to behold.