Blind Man’s Daughter – Close Enough To Whisper (2024)
While Blind Man’s Daughter might have been founded in 2012 (technically, that is), it was after singer-songwriter Ashley Wolfe moved to New Mexico that the solo project took shape. Wolfe first hit our ears as Blind Man’s Daughter mid-year in 2023 with her single ‘Kyhell’ and we have not stopped listening. From North America to Europe, Australia and South America, BMD garners a following internationally, so it’s not just our heads she’s turning. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Close Enough To Whisper’.
Following her well-received ten-track album Sundressed, Blind Man’s Daughter stomps into 2024 with a blast of music. Considered “one of the most exciting new sounds in the metal scene”, Wolfe intoxicated audiences with a melodic metal sound; however, ‘Close Enough To Whisper’ sees a shift to something less metal and more pop. Instead of the heavy metal-influenced draft of scorching guitars and crashing drums, ‘Close Enough To Whisper’ captures the lighter side of Blind Man’s Daughter – and it’s rather interesting.
From the outset, Wolfe abandons her Halestorm meets Evanescence exterior emerging as a husky, synth-filled flood of alternative pop. Rock guitar lines linger beneath the silvery surface slipping between trap beats and electropop inclinations. I find it intriguing, however, that while the silky flood of breathy, sensual tones come at you with a cheeky smile, the sassiness of a hard rocker remains beneath. Soft and gentle with a smooth flow, ‘Close Enough To Whisper’ fits effortlessly on an alternative pop playlist but the influx of trap beats hints at something more intense than a dreamy melody.
Recorded at Wolfe’s studio, Blind Man’s Daughter LLC, with mixing and mastering by engineer Bobby Balow, ‘Close Enough To Whisper’ is an intricate arrangement with masterful composition. As I mentioned, the breath of a rocker simmers beneath; however, the wistful pop with trap beats stands tall as Wolfe emerges as a powerful pop songstress. Sleek, sexy and sassy, she captures the sensation of “a cool night in a city” with refreshing flair and charm.
Am I eager to hear more from this side of Blind Man’s Daughter? Am I interested in this evolution of sound? The answer is a heartfelt yes! I see the light beyond a dark mire with Wolfe holding out her hand…join me in taking it.
Find out more about Blind Man’s Daughter, check out her official website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
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