Dave Gahan adds to his band a collaboration with London singer OLI.Behind ALI is vocalist Olivia Masek, an aspiring experimental pop artist who debuted in 2020 as a soloist and co-author of Boy George. His new single " Does That Hurt?"he has the voice of singer Depeche Mode and joins other singles he has released in recent months and we understand that they will be part of his debut album.
For his part, Dave Gahan has just released Imposter with Soulsavers, an album of covers by artists such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Charles Chaplin, PJ Harvey, Cat Power and Mark Lanegan. And we also heard him join jennylee from Warpaint on the track "Stop Speaking."
OLI Teams Up w/ Dave Gahan on New Alt-Rock Duet ‘Does That Hurt?’Nonconformist singer-songwriter, OLI’s new single, ‘Does That Hurt?’, sees the artist team up with Depeche Mode lead singer, Dave Gahan, leading to her first dive from pop into alternative rock.
Bridging the gap between OLI’s tender vocal line leading soft percussion taps and guitar strums, Gahan’s introduction partway through diverts the song with his heavier sound, otherworldly backing vocals, and occasional riff outbursts. “It’s my first time leaning into the rock genre,” says the 25-year-old Londoner, who brings in her talents from last year’s singles with her unique songwriting style and diverse tastes.
“I wanted it to seem like two people who just couldn’t see eye to eye. They both aren’t really listening to each other, they’re stuck. It’s almost like they are interrupting each other throughout the song,” says OLI, who was introduced to Gahan by hit-making producer, Benny D, who also helped mix the track.
Writing her first song at age seven, OLI’s background in a musical family meant she always thought she’d be a singer, taking influences from artists like Sade and Dion Warwick, to bands like Stereophonics and Supergrass. With ‘Does That Hurt?’ seeing her branch out to a new audience, there’s much more to come from this artist.
London singer OLI drops new alt-rock Dave Gahan collaboration ‘Does That Hurt?’London-based singer-songwriter OLI’s latest single, Does That Hurt?, is a star-studded collaboration with Depeche Mode’s lead singer Dave Gahan that takes the artist from pop to alt-rock.
An eclectic mix of guitars and soft percussion, the song sees OLI’s tender vocals take point leading a chorus of instruments before the track is interrupted by Gahan’s rock and roll snarl. A darker alternative sound that sees riffing outbursts, the two performers set the scene as an irresistible push and pull that follows the rising artist’s penchant for unique songwriting and expansive musical stories.
Taking inspiration for her sound from a diverse list of artists from Sade and Dion Warwick to Supergrass, OLI had something specific in mind for Does That Hurt?: “I wanted it to seem like two people who just couldn’t see eye to eye. They both aren’t really listening to each other, they’re stuck. It’s almost like they are interrupting each other throughout the song.”
Growing up in a musical family, OLI always knew she’d end up as an artist has had plenty of time to create her distinctive sound. Having been introduced to Gahan by hitmaking producer Benny D, the new single is a unique blend of two musical worlds.
OLI collaborates with Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan on new single ‘Does That Hurt?’London-based singer songwriter OLI has collaborated with none other than Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode to create a stunning new track. Their jointly written song ‘Does That Hurt?’ is out now.
A brooding song, which sees the pair take on the roles of two characters who just can’t see eye to eye, the immersive soundscape hears Dave Gahan’s instantly recognisable vocals meet the beautiful, delicate voice of OLI. Sounding as if the two performances are battling to take centre stage, the grand production makes for a really stunning display, and an interesting listen.
Speaking of the song’s inspirations, OLI said: “I wanted it to seem like two people who just couldn’t see eye to eye. They both aren’t really listening to each other, they’re stuck. It’s almost like they are interrupting each other throughout the song.”
She continues: “A lot of the song was already finished when I first heard it, so I wanted to make it mesh well with what I would sing. I think I wrote 5 or 6 versions of lyrics because I was so nervous to make it work… It’s a special song to me, it’s my first time leaning into the rock genre, and I really love it.”
Dave Gahan and OLI met through the legendary producer Benny D (Kylie, Robbie Williams, Depeche Mode) who has worked on all of OLI’s releases to date. Diverging from pop music to a more alternative and instrument driven sound, the 25 year old Londoner found collaboration with Dave Gahan to bring in the darker, more intense male vocals, elevating the track with an irresistible push and pull between the two performers. OLI said: “Honestly, I feel pretty lucky that I was even given the opportunity to have my voice and lyrics on a song with such an iconic artist.”
OLI "Does That Hurt?" (feat. Dave Gahan)
Does That Hurt? (feat. Dave Gahan) · OLI · Dave Gahan · Benny Di Massa · Dave Gahan · Oli Masek · Benny D
Does That Hurt? (feat. Dave Gahan)
℗ Ben-Addiction Music
Released on: 2022-02-25
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