Didirri is more than just a songwriter, he’s a natural-born storyteller.
His debut release is a testament to this. Upon listening to Caught In The Act, you don’t just feel like you’ve got a glimpse into his life, you feel like you’ve lived it alongside him.
Delivered as a culmination of the Warrnambool-raised artist’s life lessons and pathways, Caught In The Act offers stark glimpses of Didirri’s life, perspectives and tribulations, no matter how unflinching they may be.
From reflections of love and loss in the wake of his grandmother’s passing (‘Obsolete Machine’), to fears of reprisal about admitting his negative self-perception (‘You Know What’s Good For You’), Caught In The Act showcases the vulnerability of Didirri’s lyrics.
But while confessional in nature, it’s delivered in an elegant, easy-listening manner that makes it easy to resonate with. ‘Tonight’ balances elements of soul and blues-rock, simultaneously channelling different emotions as jagged electric guitar licks bounce alongside acoustic rhythms.
‘Love Can Bleed You By The Hand’ strips it back, allowing Didirri’s soulful vocals to act as the driving force beside refined piano arrangements, while ‘Under Falling Skies’ bleeds with shoegaze dissonance, ushering in powerful crescendos as it toys with heavy wobbles of wah guitar, down-tuned basslines and slacked snare hits.
The album is a credit to Didirri’s craft. Not only does every song have its own powerful narrative, but they also adopt stylistic changeups to match the tone of each anecdote, highlighting Didirri’s impressive ability to write beautiful songs that’ll completely immerse you in their stories.
Label: Liberation Records Release date: 4 AUG
