Brighton based alternative pop artist Elba Rose makes music that feels like a fever dream. The dark, brooding intensity that Rose radiates on ‘diamond like’ completely overwhelms you, infatuates your every sense of being, and entirely captivates your every sense. The production is overbearing, a chill and relaxed energy exuded through a dark and ominous overtone. Beginning with an intimate and vulnerable vocal performance, the song starts subtle but soon progresses into something far more radiant and larger than life. It explores Rose’s struggle with mental health, almost leaving you insight into her own mental state through the incisive lyricism and the incredibly luscious yet dark production. The distortion effect on the song’s synth elevates the entire experience to a new level.
A truly powerful and larger than life piece of dark artful pop music that goes against the grain without sacrificing an ounce of innovation or sparkle. diamond like is truly, diamond like.