Scarlet - 'DYGA'
South East London’s SCARLET releases new single DYGA - the perfect accompaniment to Autumn.
Hailing from South-East London, SCARLET is an emerging independent artist, producer, and visual creator making waves in the UK’s alternative electronic music scene. Her distinctive sound blends ethereal vocals with genre-defying production, fusing elements of alternative pop, electronic, and rock.
SCARLET’s latest release, DYGA, is both sonically and visually haunting, featuring reverb-heavy vocals layered over a guitar that slices through the track like a chainsaw. This single is accompanied by a video created with her long-term collaborator and music video director, Phoebe Dowling, marking the third video release for her upcoming EP, Glorified Daydreams.
Released on Halloween night, the video perfectly complements the spooky season with its bloody, hazy visuals set against gothic architecture. Themes of love and obsession are woven throughout, combining real, concise lyricism with maximal horror imagery to showcase the complex layers of both love and SCARLET herself.
The track is intense and unrelenting, driven by a drumbeat that feels like a constant knock at the door. Ringing sounds and rising synths add to the dark, foreboding atmosphere that underscores her fixation. SCARLET’s introspection combined with the gory imagery makes for a visceral experience like no other. The crescendo of the track bursts open like a cut artery as she lays her heart on the line: “I lost myself trying to keep you, I lost myself over and over again”
SCARLET’s haunting melodies and euphoric soundscapes delve into themes of love, loss, and obsession. With tens of thousands of streams on Spotify, airplay on BBC Introducing, and a rapidly growing fanbase, she is establishing herself as a standout new talent.
Beyond music, SCARLET pairs each evocative track with a visually captivating video, crafted alongside Dowling. Together, they have created an EP that serves as both a sonic and visual experience, positioning SCARLET not just as a musician, but as a cross-media sensation.
You can stream SCARLET’s latest singles on Spotify and watch their accompanying videos on YouTube.
Words by Adam Mir
