The choice of subjects that Aditi has written about from a young age show her talent, depth and lyrical dexterity as an artist and this EP is no different. Poignant, haunting and groovy, the 4 track offering is not your average ‘bad romance’ EP. The music will surely make the listeners groove but the lyrical intensity — that digs in deep into the vastly rampant pattern of abusive relationships — will certainly leave them thinking. Synths that are tightly wound, tense and nervous also contribute to the dark atmosphere of the music. Listeners will enjoy the smoothness of the drums on the tracks as the easy pulsation sails smoothly along. Aditi Iyer’s voice plays an important part of why Dollhouse is successful. Her voice has a deeply emotional throb in it, and can climb and soar to deliver messages of mature emotion. She uses her range and expression to good effect.

This is the second EP by the opera trained, school-going prodigy, who released her first track at the age of 10. The EP goes through a gamut of imagined experiences shaped into songs on a bed of synth & bass dark-pop such as Tearing Me Open, Your Photograph, Withdrawals & Hollow.

The topic of abusive relationships is one that Aditi finds very close to her heart. “It’s so horrible, but also so common. I see a lot of it around… I think so many people don’t understand they’re being hurt or that it isn’t normal to feel like that in a relationship so I guess I made this EP for people like them. While making the EP, I guess a huge goal of mine was to make it realistic. I wanted to put forth my message in a way that’s not preachy… but more relatable than a sermon and leaving a place for more emotion and understanding,” explains Aditi.

Aditi Iyer may have just turned 17 but she already has a slew of releases (including a 4-track-EP and several videos of popular renditions) on streaming platforms. A prolific young singer, Aditi has worked on enhancing the range and dexterity of her voice from a very young age.

By the age of ten, she already had one original (Who You Are) under her belt and a standing ovation from the judges of Next Star Romania (equivalent of an Indian Idol) after delivering a spellbinding performance. Who You Are was a testament to the artist’s personal experience of being bullied, which was accompanied by a resounding message ‘to be yourself & stand your ground’, even in the face of adversity.

Music, Vocals, Composition & Lyrics by Aditi Iyer, with assistance from the Los Angeles CA-based Producer Ryan Benyo.