Darrian Gerard shares her latest single, “Explosion”
BC-based artist Darrian Gerard has teamed up with us at Canadian Beats Media to unveil the lead single, “Explosion,” from her anticipated new project coming in early 2023.
“This song is about not caring if people think you’re moody or ‘cold hearted’ for wanting to be yourself and do things that you want to do,” says Darrian. “It’s about that point in your day where if someone says one more negative thing or does that thing that bothers you, you’re going to start an explosion. I really wanted to write an upbeat pop-punk song one day, but it wasn’t quite working out. I eventually went to my electric guitar and amp and found this cool tremolo sound and the words just came automatically. I usually write songs with either an idea or a lyric in mind first, but this one came from a pre-set on my guitar amp.”
“Explosion” will be available on October 7 on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide.
Review
“Explosion” starts with a bang. Darrian’s rocking, punk-infused vocals join the fierce beat as she belts out the anthemic lyrics.
My first instinct was to compare her to early Skye Sweetnam and Avril Lavigne, and I do hear influences from them, but Darrian has her own sound, a mix between pop, rock, and punk, that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
As I listened through the track multiple times, I was impressed by the power behind her vocals. She shows her vocal range in the chorus, and if this is the first song you’ve heard from Darrian, I suggest you go check out her former singles, “Old Wounds” and “Festival,” as they showcase the different vocal stylings that she possesses, and delivers perfectly.
If you’re looking for an upbeat, hard-rocking, electrifying track to shout along with on those days when you just want to scream, this is the one for you! That being said, it’s also just a great track, in general, so add it to your favourite playlist now!
Watch the video for “Explosion” below, and stay up to date with Darrian Gerard via her socials.
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