Ferro Dormer is a Brooklyn-based artist working at the crossroads of the devotional, the absurd, and the uncomfortably human. With roots in folk songwriting and a fondness for degraded audio that sounds like it has bested the elements and stood the test of time, his upcoming LP Look at This Ugly MF explores themes of lost love, nostalgia, identity, and the feedback loop of attention – all in the age of content.
With a new album on the way, Dormer releases a sinfully sweet waltz brimming with warmth and nuance. “Jean Claude” is a quaint yet dynamic single with infectious melodies that dance alongside off-kilter instrumentation and soulful undertones. Dormer’s vocals provide an intricate groove, acting as an anchor for the colorful instrumentation that skates under the soaring vocals. There are pop sensibilities at play here, but “Jean Claude” is far from a conventional, radio-ready tune. Dormer can capture his lofty visions and squeeze them into a welcoming environment, giving his latest single that larger-than-life feeling while maintaining an inviting nature. Dormer’s vocals act as a gateway into this vivid world, where psychedelia meets the contemporary, and subtle fusion is the norm. “Jean Claude” is a stunning introduction to Dormer’s singularity and how it can be morphed into a subdued carnival of wonder and excitement.
