Written by Annie Barber.
Identitical twin sisters Dani and Zara Dolder have emerged on the music scene with their first single, ‘Charlie’. The song is an enthralling hybrid of nostalgic and new, with timeless lyricism and arresting harmonies.
The song begins with softly strummed acoustic guitar and delicate vocals. Twinkling piano and the twins’ heavenly harmonies in the chorus give it an underlying country feel. The stripped back instrumentalism are complemented by the melodious vocals, enhancing the track’s emotions. The song is a thoughtful and disarming, as the sisters slow things down to contemplate their unsuccessful experiences with love.
Emotions cut deep on ‘Charlie’, with the track’s lyrics detailing different heartbreaks experienced by the twins. The lyrics are dark and poetic, with lines like “Kiss me one more time before / You send my heart back / Wrapped in barbed wire and it’s dripping black” painting a vivid picture.
Speaking about the track, the sisters reveal how it came to fruition one Halloween: “We drove home in the dark, pouring rain replaying the demo from that day over and over again. It just has such a warmth to it. Charlie is a multitude of boys who we have felt heartbroken by.”
‘Charlie’ marks the first step in Dolder’s journey and a mesmerising debut. The song is out now on EMI and available to listen to on streaming services. Add Dolder on social media to stay tuned with what comes next from the duo, and get a ticket to one of the concerts below to see them support Ben Ellis on his tour.
October 21st – Thekla Bristol (Ben Ellis support)
October 23rd – The Garage, London (Ben Ellis support)
October 24th – The Key Club, Leeds (Ben Ellis support)
October 27th – SWG3 Warehouse, Glasgow (Ben Ellis support)
October 28th – Academy, Manchester (Ben Ellis support)
October 29th – O2 Institute 3, Birmingham (Ben Ellis support)
October 31st – Joiners Arms, Southampton (Ben Ellis support)
November 1st – The Globe, Cardiff (Ben Ellis support)
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