Margaux - “DNA”
Photo by Nicole Miller
For music lovers who find themselves leaning into the dream-pop goodness of artists like Katy Kirby or Kate Davis, feast your ears upon “DNA,” the new single from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Margaux.
“DNA” does not make you wait before you get to witness its glory, immediately setting Margaux’s vocal performance into motion upon pressing the play button. Her voice is delicate and breathy, perfectly lending itself to the dreaminess of the genre in a brilliant manner that already feels like one of your new favorite songs.
A deep and boomy, yet magnificently lo-fi beat propels “DNA” forward, and we believe it is this hypnotic rhythm that really sets the track apart from the others. The arrangement is delightfully lined with bass, guitars, and keys, creating an eloquent and immersive backdrop that wonderfully cradles the melody provided by Margaux’s voice.
On the hook, fantastic layers of vocals swirl into the mix, as well as some additional bell-like elements that combine in order to bring a substantial elevation to the production. This is all the proof you will need in order to understand that Margaux definitely knows how to craft a tune.
Ear candy has been provided by a wide and reverberating lead guitar that occasionally swoops into the arrangement to further captivate the listener. And we would be remiss not to mention the spacious and moody dynamic shift that occurs over the second half of the song. Pressing play on “DNA” is like getting two songs for the price of one, which is still free, so what are you waiting for?