Dylan Wilson – The Camera Girl’s Genuis (2025)
Only one thing can be certain when it comes to Dylan Wilson: to expect the unexpected when you least expect it. Known as the mysterious punk, every act of this enigmatic musician is a mystery until the fog somehow clears, and it makes sense. Capturing the energy and sound of yesteryear’s rock ‘n’ roll, Wilson transports audiences back to the 70s and 80s with the raw edginess of post-punk, appealing to listeners across generations. The latest addition to his discography is the single, ‘The Camera Girl’s Genius’.
Following his 2024 single, ‘Suburban Rags’, ‘The Camera Girl’s Genius’ is not necessarily a rush of music blasting from your speakers to be played at full volume; however, it does brim with a raw passion that is both grit and glory. No, brim isn’t the correct word. It’s a teetering on the cusp of sonic overflow and a demure bubble of passionate music twirling about in a teacup. Not tempestuous, but filled with frenzied energy; not subdued to the point of indifference, but lingering with a silky, sexy, sensual attitude, so you know it’s not crazy but still hits you between the eyes with a soul-stirring sensation.
Joined by his live band – Sean Casey on drums and Sorrel Harland on bass guitar – ‘The Camera Girl’s Genius’ is dark with its elements of vampiric goth. It’s easy on the ears, but it’s also an immersive experience that transcends live sessions and studio recordings. You feel as if you are enjoying the madness of a gig, but from the comfort of your favourite armchair.
Melodically, the tune is weighty, but it is the lyricism that adds depth and insight. Wilson explains:
“I wrote ‘The Camera Girl’s Genuis’ in 2021… The lyrics are about songwriting. “Why is it so hard / When you don’t know who you are?” is a question the songwriter asks themselves after bouts of writer’s block, trying to express their emotions but finding it impossible. “Why don’t it come easy?” and “Why does it always leave me?” refer to the songwriter’s muse. Why is inspiration so fleeting and seemingly difficult to come across? And then, why does it disappear so quickly? These questions and illusions haunt the song like ghosts, begging for meaning and the next creative hit.”
Find out more about Dylan Wilson on his Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Spotify.
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