Debbii Dawson's "The Great Magician" Will Leave You Spellbound
The new year ahead promises the rise of new artists breaking into the mainstream, and as music lovers, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of knowing you heard them first. If you want to secure bragging rights for 2025, now is the time to join the Debbii Dawson train. After dropping her stellar EP, How To Be Human, earlier this year, Dawson refused to slow down. The release of “Walla Walla” showcased a whole new side of the rising star’s musicality and now with “The Great Magician," it’s clear that fans have a lot to look forward to in 2025. “The Great Magician” enters with a quality straight from a 70’s dance floor, with full glittering production that demands immediate attention. Enter Dawson’s powerful vocal performance, always striking no matter how many times you’ve heard it. From a lyricist who explores isolation often, this track presents the topic in a whole new light.
On the inspiration behind the track, Dawson shares, “This song centers around a magician that pulled off the greatest feat ever performed but no one was around to witness it. My first two projects detailed the life of a recluse, in my latest single I wanted to capture the very moment the vanishing act occurred.” From the underlying darkness portrayed sonically in this track paired with Dawson’s dramatic delivery, she conjures this magical quality with ease and intrigue. With epic vocal layering and an echo effect, listeners can clearly picture a lone performer on an empty stage – demanding the attention of everyone and no one simultaneously.
Pouring your heart into your art and sharing it can be a lonely road. Pair that with the lifelong feeling of misunderstanding that Dawson has opened up about, and it can become overwhelming. Luckily for us (and for the future listeners who are bound to fall under Dawson’s spell), this special songwriter turned those feelings into an impactful track with diving timing. “The Great Magician” is a retrospective piece, but also looks forward by declaring the power of standing alone with your art separate from the amount of people who are praising it.
Debbii Dawson has been on the road this year supporting artists like Suki Waterhouse and Orville Peck, and next year she will join Role Model for the North American leg of his ‘No Place Like Tour.’ Those lucky enough to experience her talent in person will agree that it’s an unmatched experience and closing out the year with these strong releases is indicative of a huge year ahead for the undeniable star who is Debbii Dawson.
