REVIEW: DYLYN – ‘Heavy’

DYLYN has never shied away from the messy parts of being human, and on her latest EP ‘Heavy’, she turns them into alt-rock gold. The Toronto-based shapeshifter delivers five tracks that hit like a gut punch, forging thunderous riffs and emotional vulnerability into something unapologetically real.

Each song on ‘Heavy’ feels like peeling back another layer of armour. Whether she’s snarling through disillusionment or baring her soul over fractured melodies, DYLYN thrives in the tension between fury and fragility. There’s blood on the floor and glitter in the air, proof that catharsis doesn’t always have to be quiet. She weaponises distortion and melody in equal measure, proving that confronting your demons can still sound so damn good.

The production leans into the chaos, with mastering by Dave Cooley (Paramore, M83) adding a polished edge to DYLYN’s unfiltered songwriting. From brooding lows to anthemic climaxes, the EP really lets itself go when it wants to It’s the kind of project that soundtracks late-night drives, internal revolutions, and the moments when you finally stop pretending everything’s fine.

DYLYN has worn many masks in her career, but ‘Heavy’ feels like her most honest work to date. A howl from the depths, wrapped in distortion and delivered with a smirk. If heartbreak is a rite of passage, DYLYN’s already halfway to sainthood.

Stream DYLYN’s ‘Heavy’ from the 17th May.