Carving her niche in the folk-pop and indie-pop industries, Penelope immediately attracts you with a voice as fragile as it is compelling. The production of "Dogwood" seems like a gentle breeze ripe with harmonies and atmospheric textures that scream warmth and longing. The song cradles you like a memory, eerie, instinctive, and impossible to forget.
But it's more than just the sound of Dogwood that conveys the message. At its core, the song is about forbidden love and whispers of the feelings that go unspoken, buried in shadows and societal expectations. Penelope's delicate confessionals aren't just hits; they're hymns of experiences left unsung. Just in time for Pride, "Dogwood" seems like a quiet statement that love in all its glory is deserving of hearing, feeling, and remembrance. It's a statement seamlessly integrated into Penelope's myth storytelling, a line of hope leading anyone compelled to hide their love back home.
"Dogwood" is only her second release, but there's something about Penelope's deep-dive writing that speaks to an artist who isn't scared to tread into the shadows. Her capacity to bring out honesty is magnetic, and her sound is encircling. It's personal yet vast, an intricate dichotomy that some strive ages to get right. With "Dogwood," Penelope tells the world it is welcome in her home. Given the beauty of the deal, it will undoubtedly be an extended stay.
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