dee holt shares new single, “Dishes”
Montreal alt-pop artist dee holt announces a new EP I’ll Be There, due out on April 28th via Nettwerk, and shares the empowering anthem “Dishes.” The song tackles the idea of a dysfunctional relationship and finding the strength to leave the toxicity behind. With bouncing guitar lines and dee’s signature croon, she encourages the listener to cut out all the things that do not serve them.
dee explains:
“I wrote this song about a one-sided relationship… It’s about someone who gives it their all, while the other sits and watches. It speaks about being taken for granted and walked all over. However, as the song goes on, this person realizes their worth and gets out of this draining relationship and comes to the conclusion that they’re so much better off without it. There are only so many chances you can give to someone, and this song is about standing your ground when it becomes too much.”
dee is also happy to announce a live show appearance in Toronto on April 24th at the Drake Underground.
Listen to “Dishes” below and learn more about dee holt via our Five Questions With segment.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
Hi! My name is dee holt. My real name is Daphne Holt, and I am 19 years old. Creating is part of my everyday life. Whether it be in the studio, writing lyrics at home, painting at school or sketching in my room. I can’t wait to keep sharing my art with the world.
Tell us a bit about your most recent release “Dishes.”
I wrote this song about a one-sided relationship… It’s about someone who gives it their all, while the other sits and watches. It speaks about being taken for granted and walked all over. However, as the song goes on, this person realizes their worth and gets out of this draining relationship and comes to the conclusion that they’re so much better off without it. There are only so many chances you can give to someone, and this song is about standing your ground when it becomes too much. What I love most about it is that it’s more serious than it would seem. It sounds so upbeat and playful, when really there is an underlying message that runs so much deeper.
Where do you tend to pull inspiration from when writing?
From real life, feelings or situations. Sometimes there are my own situations, but they’re also sometimes fictional. I find it interesting to come up with a story in my head and write about it. It’s a way of storytelling… like putting on a persona. I never really know what I want to write about when I walk into the studio… I sit down, and my producer asks me what’s new, how’s life and then it kind of goes from there. A certain word will click, he’ll create a beat and a melody, and I’ll get to writing. It’s a very fun and laid-back process… nothing about it is rushed or planned.
Do you have any upcoming shows you’d like to tell us about?
Yes!! I will be playing at School Night Toronto at the Drake Underground at the end of April, which is really really exciting. It’ll be my second show ever!
What’s your goal for 2023?
To really push myself in my art. I want to try new things, do some writing camps. I’d love to travel and work with other people. Most of all, I want to start playing live.