London artist Tally Spear is back with an impactful new single, "Pretty," and it's anything but fragile. With a razor-sharp edge hidden under its pop-rock sheen, "Pretty" demolishes the notion that, when it comes to a woman's worth, looks are the beginning, middle, and end. It isn't very nice, it's unapologetic, and it needs to be heard. We got our first taste of Tally Spear in 2024, and we haven't heard much from her since; however, we're thrilled that she's back on the radar again.
Spear's vocals are hushed, but don't mistake it; there's a gnarly inflection to her delivery that grows more jagged with each line. And when the chorus kicks in, it soars. The energy picks back up, the message lands punchingly keen, and the result is a heady contrast that sticks hard. "Pretty" shows that she not only has it, but also more of it than ever, and she pulls no punches.
"Pretty" is a spiky protest against shallow expectations, and musically, it falls just the right side of cathartic. It's a song that both makes you want to boogie and makes you think, a rare feat that Spear pulls off in style. It gets heavier the track, and maybe ourselves in Spear, is reminding us that she's not afraid to be gritty as hell when it calls for that. It's not just a pop track with something to say, but it's a rock-inspired anthem for anyone who has ever felt underestimated or boxed in by appearances.
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