Iiris Vesik, better known as IIRIS is an Estonian singer and songwriter with an immense amount of talent and an enthralling charisma that will make her a star.She is an artist to watch.
Originating from Tallinn, Estonia, Vesik is currently studying popular music at Goldsmiths, University of London. But apart from studying, she is also working tirelessly on her music. Her debut album, The Magic Gift Box has been released back in 2012 (EMI Music Finland/Virgin Records) and her new Chinaberry Girl EP (Universal Music Group) has seen the light of the day in August 2013.
Vesik’s music can be described as synthpop, indie pop or dream pop. In an interview for Buzznet she explains that she sees it as an “electronic dream-pop with hip-hop beats.“
Chinaberry Girl is unlike anything you’ll hear in today’s popular music. You can tell that it is electronic and that it is pop for sure, but this time wrapped up in a much bubblier package containing electric, whimsical and dreamy instrumentals and supported by Vesik’s ethereal, soft and saccharine vocals that make songs so magically captivating and absolutely delicious.
The EP is quite effervescent, candy-coated and dreamy both instrumentally and vocally, but lyrically you realize that it is taking you to a much lonelier and darker place.
Well, Vesik has a story behind the loneliness in her lyrics. “Chinaberry Girl was inspired by upcoming journeys. I understood at one moment that I needed to become more independent and self-sufficient. It felt a bit lonely so Chinaberry Girl ended up a bit lonely and morphing. It's about transformation and Chinaberry Girl is the first level,” she continues in an interview for Buzznet.
Overall, Chinaberry Girl is a spellbinding experience and a true pop candy for all you sweet-toothed music lovers out there. And while it is honeyed sonically and vocally, its lyrical content is much more piquant.
Track Listing:
1. Tigerhead
2. Sapphire
3. Chinaberry Girl
4. Song of Solemn Loneliness
Listen to “Sapphire” here!
Watch the video for “Tigerhead!”
Image: Official Website/Press