Folk-pop can be dark, intense, and deeply theatrical. “Hush,” the latest single from the duo Dorsten, proves it. After winning over audiences at festivals like Summerfest and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, siblings Sophie and Alex now explore the shadows of a toxic relationship, enveloping listeners in haunting sounds and commanding vocals.
From opening notes, the guitar builds an atmosphere thick with tension, hinting at an inevitable dramatic ending. Over this foundation, Sophie’s voice rises with striking theatricality, not just singing but embodying the pull between desire and pain. This intensity has carried the duo across international stages, with tours through the U.S., Europe, and Canada, including a 17-city run that extended their reach far beyond Phoenix.
Produced by the siblings themselves, “Hush” is crafted with meticulous detail, like artisanal filigree. Every element of the song—the backing vocals, the instrumentation, the silences—intensifies the suffocating desperation within the lyrics. The piece underscores why artists such as Mark Ambor, Beth Hart, and Tom Walker have invited them to open their shows.
Their recognition has been strengthened by awards for their self-produced and self-mastered music, along with their talent for creating their own album art and directing videos, clear proof of their artistic independence.
Alex brings the chords, Sophie shapes them with her voice, and together they craft songs that reflect their growing maturity. That sibling bond, marked at times by clashes, has become the driving force behind Dorsten, a project that now transcends borders.
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