Harper represents pop at its most artful, its most brooding.
The newcomer has a downbeat sound, at once dramatic and enticing but always with a sharply defined melodic edge.
New single 'Animal' arrives on May 25th and it's a succulent introduction. Opening with gothic choral effects amid a gentle arrangement, the collision of light and dark, sweetness and poignancy makes for something quite striking.
Ben Newbury has honed in on this dichotomy, with the accompanying visuals displaying a real sense of flair. Harper is joined by an ensemble of masked dancers, with the rising intensity recalling Darren Aronofsky's 'Black Swan'.
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