d4vd, ‘Petals To Thorns’ – Photo: Darkroom/Interscope Records (Courtesy of The Oriel Co.)
Genre-defying artist d4vd has launched his extremely anticipated debut EP Petals To Thorns by way of Darkroom/Interscope.
Petals To Thorns is an introduction and journey into d4vd’s id as an artist that’s unable to be boxed into a selected style. Just one yr after starting to make music in his sister’s closet in Houston, d4vd has delivered a masterful nine-track mission with acquainted hits together with RIAA platinum “Romantic Homicide,” a grungy, guitar-driven breakup anthem, and RIAA gold “Here With Me,” a slow-building beachy ballad, and new tracks showcasing his inimitable sound. The EP establishes d4vd as probably the greatest new rising acts, corroborated by his current Billboard 21 Under 21 honor.
To rejoice the discharge, d4vd has debuteed a video for “The Bridge,” a contemporary melody that attracts from early 2000s pop punk, with heavy guitar riffs and palpable percussion. Its accompanying red-tinged, music video completely visually encapsulates d4vd’s angst-filled, heartbroken lyrics.
The EP additionally hears d4vd companion with Icelandic pop-artist Laufey on “This Is How It Feels,” an entrancing ballad, closely rooted in storytelling with d4vd and Laufey speaking by way of music towards twinkling piano keys. The result’s one thing straight out of a fairytale, not dissimilar from the soundtracks of your favourite nostalgic childhood movies, however with fashionable lyrics evocative of the love tales of as we speak.
After going through copyright strikes on his gaming YouTube channel, d4vd kickstarted his music profession by recording songs inside his sister’s closet by way of the app BandLab. With gaming tradition and anime as a few of his largest influences, d4vd’s sound is a real testomony to the DIY spirit of as we speak’s rising artists.
D4vd’s summer season tour dates are in celebration of the upcoming mission. His headlining exhibits earlier this yr as a part of “The Root Of It All” tour bought out instantly. These new summer season dates will revisit main cities together with New York and Los Angeles, increasing to bigger venues this time round.
Buy or stream Petals to Thorns.