Iris Harley is a singer with a remarkable voice.
From the opening lines, the listener is captivated not just by Harley’s voice but by the story being told – that of a girl denied the chance to sing and the dreams she had of singing. In her dreams, she knows where she is headed despite the denial of chances at home. Singing becomes an intricate part of her life, especially in those Twilight times, where dreams are made – the Twilight Street of the title allows her freedom and expression – and boy, does Harley manage expression. Her voice is amazing, and there is that special ‘something’ a reviewer hears only occasionally.
Harley says of the record, “I was told singing wasn’t for me. I believed it for years and suppressed my passion. ‘Twilight Street’ marks the start of my path toward a debut album. Opening with mellow instrumentation and intimate vocals, the track drops into an empowering neo-soul anthem at 1:40. My vocals are compared to Ella Fitzgerald’s depth and H.E.R.’s raw soul. With 13K streams on my last release, this is supported by a pre-save campaign, radio push, and a music video following the release. For anyone reclaiming their voice.”
Harley’s message to the listener is never give up on your dreams – and this single demonstrates just why you should not. A compelling listen, this is a wonderful release and a taste of the quality we can expect from her upcoming debut album. I am going to stick my neck out here and say Iris Harley is definitely one to watch, and we can expect great things.
