“Bones”
This review was originally written for Music Scene Media.
North Carolina based artist, EV3NTS, their new single “Bones” on February 22. EV3NTS is led by Eve Naylor, who is looking to leave her stamp by blending 2000s era emo with electronic pop and creating something new. This single is about Naylor learning to process her trauma by sharing her story with the world.
“Bones” opens slowly with a somber guitar that quickly crescendos when Naylor starts singing. Her powerful vocals have a unique quality, while also paying homage to the old school emo queens such as Hayley Williams and Lacey Sturm. She travels through different levels of tempo and dynamics to effectively communicate the emotional roller coaster, and her lyrics are deeply personal. As she tells her story, the listener can feel her raw emotions wash over them.
The mournful lead guitar hits the emo feeling on the head, while the backing beats highlight Naylor’s pop influences for an interesting blend of texture. Overall, the vocals and backing instruments create a haunting feel to support her introspective lyrics.
Naylor says that the song helps her convey the darkness trauma can trap someone in, but she hopes that the hypnotizing and evocative style will help listeners understand her message. “Bones” is ultimately a fun and passionate song that will have you belting out the lyrics any time you hear it.
