Rising Hollywood-based indie pop star tiger del flor is not new to us and has dazzled us with her retro-tinged, soulful musical renditions that exude sepia-toned memories of love, life and the in-betweens. Her latest effort "james dean" continues the trend and sees the singer reflecting on the crests and troughs of love- and by extension, fame. From basking in one's euphoria to finally coming to terms with reality, tiger del flor takes us on an emotional roller coaster as she ushers us into her world with lines like,
"Saw you dancing all alone/ In the middle of the floor
Got eyes like ecstasy
When you're staring dead at me
Wanna breathe your cigarettes
Kiss you hard in white Corvettes
Hell, nothing hurts forever"
Armed with her soft, sublime vocal tone, she draws listeners deep with evocative songwriting and her use of expressive motifs that make the story engulfing. She adds that the writing was inspired by cinematic classics like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Rebel Without a Cause, and musically by '70s disco icons like The Bee Gees. The instrumentation is quite rich and compelling as it slowly rises to a crescendo in the chorus where she espouses various Hollywood-related excesses. The accompanying lyric visualizer splices scenes from the past.
"james dean" was produced by Jeremy Schmett (Tai Verdes), mixed by Daniel Brooks (The Marias) and mastered by the late John Davis (Lana Del Rey). The single is set to be a standout off her debut EP See Me in hell cementing her status as one of the most promising rising indie pop stars today.
Connect with tiger del flor: Spotify | Website | TikTok | Instagram
