Fefe Dobson "Can't Breathe" For Her Lost Love

Canadian pop-rocker Fefe Dobson is back with the third video from her sophomore Island Def Jam album, the aptly named "Joy." It seems as though the album is a concept album, finding Dobson surfing between her love for pop songs with infectious melodies and catchy hooks, and her love for the grunge of indie rock sounds. "Can't Breathe," was produced by Bob Ezrin and Tommy Henriksen, is somewhere between those two genres. I love this track it has the right balance of pop and rock.
The new song's stadium-size drums and Dobson's raspy delivery, create a track that's reminiscent of '80s power balladeers Roxette and Heart. Pointing the finger at her ex, the song is an emotional response to a lost love, pleading for reconciliation and empathy. As the second chorus comes to an end, an unabashed guitar solo, which could have easily fit on any hair metal record, steps forward to echo the melody, while adding tons of guitar theatrics.
The visual for "Can't Breath" was directed by Toronto's visionary Aaron A. It shows the 26-year-old in what looks to be an empty aircraft hanger, rocking out with her band, a wind machine blowing through her hair, and some seriously hot leather clothing pieces in an abandoned warehouse. Dobson told Bestfan, "I feel like Can't Breathe is a start to my future, it's my favorite song off of the album and my favorite video so far. I really feel like it's carving out the path for me."
"Joy" is the album for the young singer, which took over four years to complete, an album that is a clear indication that she will be doing things her way, or not at all. From the cheeky, nursery rhyme playground anthem and first single, "I Want You," to the tribal percussion of "Can't Breathe," Dobson has finally found the sweet spot in her mix of rock and club beats, and embracing her roots, with a no-holds-barred collection of full-throttle rock & roll that spotlights her skills as a singer, songwriter and performer. It candidly follows her evolution as an artist as well as transition from the indie type of music she originally put together for "Joy," to the mainstream pop hits.

Fefe Dobson wants you to get caught 'Stuttering'

Fast on the heels of "Ghost" resilient pop rocker Fefe Dobson is back with her new Alan Furgeson-directed video for her third single, "Stuttering," off her soon-to-be-released official sophomore album, "Joy," will hit stores November 22 in Canada and November 30 in the US via 21/Island Music. "Stuttering" is catchy, upbeat and fun, as well as depressing and sad all at the same time. The song is great, and so is the video. Take a look at confused Dobson as she tries to remember what happened on the night she had a wild party with some friends in a motel room.
The song, co-written by Claude Kelly and comes from production hands of J.R. Rotem, and its music video tell a story, as you would probably guess by the title, of lying and cheating. This time she trades in the guitar for a slick beat and a catchy chorus. Over trickling piano chords and mid-tempo percussion, Dobson confidently confronts her possibly unfaithful guy who is so guilty about lying about a misdemeanor that he starts stuttering. The Canadian singer/songwriter is so enraged when suspecting her man is cheating on her. But she gets confused when the guy, she thought was her boyfriend, does not even recognize her. The video, at least the beginning, matches the song perfectly. Dobson initially is stalking her boyfriend whom she thinks is cheating on her, only to find out it's not her boyfriend.
"Stuttering" is a very good upbeat song, and it is radio-friendly and remix-friendly. So I won't be surprised if this hits top ten territory', and that remixes of this song will hit clubs everywhere. As a solid pop track, the entire melody line and rhythms are deeply and wonderfully derivative: The chorus is reminiscent of Kelly Clarkson's "Behind These Hazel Eyes," the delivery style is similar to every Jordin Sparks song you've ever heard, and the verse melody reminds me of Iyaz's "Replay." And she is the self-proclaimed influence to Rihanna's style.
The 25-year-old Island Def Jam artist is finally embracing her roots, with a no-holds-barred collection of full-throttle rock & roll that spotlights her skills as a singer, songwriter and performer. The Joy-ful singer is counting down the days until her new album "Joy" hits shelves and she's sharing her secrets. "I am woman, hear me roar. Aren't we all animals at the end of the day? I like to show that side of me, but in a respectful way. I'm just expressing myself. It's all about feeling good and confident about yourself, and not letting anyone else tell you what you can or can't do."

Fefe Dobson Haunts Her Ex-boyfriend In "Ghost"

Canadian pop rock songstress Fefe Dobson re-emerges from obscurity and a super-long hiatus with the premiere of her brand-new video on MTV for the dancefloor-ready synth-pop single "Ghost," the first release off her long-awaited sophomore album "Joy," slated to release August 17 via Island Def Jam Records. When learning that her boyfriend has cheated on her, Dobson takes the matter into her own hands, refusing to let him move on with his new relationship. The rocker also says that she is trying to make her forthcoming full-length "Joy" a 'perfect' album.
Dobson's latest video has a very clear message: If you cheat, your ex will make your life miserable. In "Ghost," Dobson catches her soon-to-be-ex-boyfriend cheating on her with a far less cute girl, it should be noted and then the real fun begins! Although the ex tries to move on with his new relationship, Dobson doesn't let up until he breaks up with his lover. The rocker sticks up for scorned girlfriends everywhere as she harasses her ex, she shapeshifts, climbs the ceilings, turns into a singing tattoo, probably causes the floorboards in his house to make scary and unsettling creeks, and ultimately breaks up a doomed relationship, proving that revenge is a dish served… hot actually. She burns a bed, for crying out loud, and subtly channels Kelly Clarkson in her "Never Again" video.
Dobson, a young Toronto-based struggling pop-rock artist who brokered demo recordings and a series of solid industry showcases, hasn't dropped an album since her eponymous self-titled 2003 debut. Since then, she's lent her songwriting skills to artists like Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks and Selena Gomez, who all recorded Dobson's unreleased tracks on their own albums. She chalked up the break to the fact that she spent the last few years making sure that her comeback effort, "Joy" is just right. Dobson croons out infectious hooks that are as danceable as they are anthemic.
One thing that's always been consistent in Dobson's music is attitude splashed with a pure pop paintbrush. And her new single is no different. The "Ghost" is a perfect mix of spunky rock mixed in with that Alanis Morissette 'You Oughtta Know' edge. Now 25, Dobson is finally embracing her roots, with a no-holds-barred collection of full-throttle rock & roll that spotlights her skills as a singer, songwriter and performer. With "Joy," Dobson is on her way to achieving that goal. "I don't regret a thing," she says. "I keep moving forward and not looking back. I couldn't ask for anything better. I'm a girl from suburban Canada who never thought I'd be able to do what I've accomplished. And I'm not done yet." In fact, Dobson is just getting started.