With PRETTY EVIL, American singer-songwriter Ellise carves out a unique corner of the pop genre for herself. She has all the makings of a pop diva - pulsing beats, sultry vocals and the ability to write a hard-hitting yet addictive breakup album - but with the deliciously dark twist of a vampiric image and macabre lyrics. The best way I can describe it is imagine an alternate universe where Madison Beer is a goth. Each song on PRETTY EVIL feels thoughtfully crafted, whether a cutthroat revenge anthem like ‘dead2me’ or a sweeping, regret-filled ballad like ‘EVIL’. It’s a real testament to how cohesive yet inventive her concept as an artist is. LT

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