
Hidden Gems 2019
By Russell Miller
Published Wednesday, 01 January 2020 08:05
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Hidden Debut Gem: Broken by Tatum Strydom
Take Lorde's alluring croon, the cinematic melancholy of Lana Del Ray, and the unabashed youthful passion of Billie Eilish, put them in the blender and you will pour out this absolutely stunning track 'Broken'. The track itself is a powerful examination of teen heartbreak after finding love for the first time. South African native Strydom is an upcoming singer-songwriter who, much in the vain or the aforementioned Del Ray, shuns the conventional pop aesthetic of pizzaz, and pomp so preciously void of emotion. This 18-year-old siren sings with a conviction and emotion that some would argue is beyond her years which is sort of ageist, but hey...
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