Dakil ‘Out of Nowhere’ Review: #NeverTrustAScorpio (except me!)
Posted on March 15, 2019 Leave a Comment
Hailing originally from Southern California and now taking the world by a storm in Spain, Dakil has leapt on the scene with his debut album Out of Nowhere.
Consisting a total of fourteen tracks, there’s a little taste of something for every musical palatte. From the slow-dance-in-your-kitchen track “Far From Grey”, to the delightfully-fun “Wanna Be You (But They’re Not)” – AKA, the song you’ll sing to your reflection when you’re getting ready for a fun night out on the town – this album likes to keep you engaged, whether you’re listening on shuffle or all the way through. The track “Lon Chaney Jr.” – originally a single released in 2018 – tells a story framing a clear image of a man tormented by his demons. It’s the kind of song you can imagine as a backdrop during a poignant scene in a film.
It’s easy to get lost in the exciting and enjoyable nature of Dakil’s music. Specifically, “Never Trust a Scorpio” (a personal favorite… me being a blue-blooded Scorpio, through-and-through) – the chorus plays as a trumpet pulses to the beat, bearing comparison to a band you might hear at a street festival that inspires you want to get up and dance. The track’s lyrics are amusing and smart, as Dakil finds a way to both offend every sign of the zodiac and simultaneously make them self-reflect and think, “yep, that sounds about right”
A particular gem in the album is his collaboration with Emina Sonnad, the track “Pretending to See the Stars” – a beautiful and haunting change of pace that serves as a punctuation of sorts. A comma, before the lead-up to the finale.
Tracks like “Dance for Pleasure” and “Don’t Wanna Be a Part” are a charming blend of alternative-pop and lyrical genius that will have millennials everywhere breathing a sigh of relief when they save the album to their Spotify playlists.
Now, Dakil is no stranger to a plucky guitar chord – however, the way he delivers his soulful voice (reminiscent of Dan Smith of Bastille) alongside his obvious musical talent (think: bluesy John Mayer) is refreshing take on the kind of ‘happy-go-lucky’ music that is generally ‘well-liked’ by everyone. Instead of producing a slew of catchy bops that are upbeat, enjoyable, and easily forgettable among the thousands of others that sound similar… Dakil seems committed to making sure you will remember him.
So, don’t forget – #NeverTrustAScorpio – (unless that Scorpio is me, of course.) And don’t worry… Dakil is a Gemini!
Out of Nowhere is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, & most other major streaming platforms.
Don’t forget to check out Dakil’s socials! Instagram | Facebook
Welcome back, again.
Posted on November 16, 2018 Leave a Comment
Hello, world! I update this blog on the eve’s eve of my 25th birthday – over a year since my last post. It’s amazing how much can change over 365 days, is it not?
I’ve wrestled with the idea of my blog for months. I’ve juggled around ideas of focusing a niche on travel or wedding planning – (yes, I’m now an engaged woman!) – or taking the modern business woman angle… but mostly, I just felt very uninspired.
The Art of Dealing With Difficult People
Posted on September 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
Difficult people are part of life. You can’t hide from it. You can’t run from it. No matter how sweet and generous of a person you are, there will be others who rub you the wrong way.
It isn’t always intentional. Sometimes our body language is all it takes – a subconscious movement or reaction that is hard-wired into a person’s psyche. And although I firmly believe that people can change, it will only happen if they are willing to change themselves.
Here are five ways we irritate, dishearten, and upset one another as human beings. Let’s figure out how we can cope with them when it happens to us – and how to change our own ways, as well.
I Want Progress, Not Perfection
Posted on February 23, 2016 2 Comments
The perfectionist in me simultaneously sighs with relief and begins to panic.
Life Got Better After I Unfollowed You
Posted on June 12, 2015 Leave a Comment
In the age of social media, it’s safe to say that the vast majority of us have at least one outlet at our fingertips. And while there are both pros and cons to social media that one could debate for hours, one thing is for certain: social media has changed the world, forever.
Cleansing
Posted on April 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
It must be the way that the sprinklers hit my car every morning or the large amount of dust forming form the construction next door… either way, my car just won’t stay clean.
Sometimes, humans feel that way.
5 Tips For an Anxious Speaker / Presenter
Posted on April 10, 2015 Leave a Comment
With spring around the corner, a lot of us in school have presentations, speeches, and papers due on the horizon. Public speaking, a favorite of most students (sarcasm) often carries with it a little black storm cloud that rests itself over the upcoming speaker’s head. The build-up to a big presentation is often times more stressful than the project itself. Speaker anxiety is like the little devil on your shoulder, whispering not-so-sweet nothings into your ear and slowly convincing you that what can go wrong, will go wrong. Murphy’s Law, after all.
