There is practically nothing that singer and songwriter Lea Lea can’t do musically. From soul to reggae to electronica, the East London-raised artist has demonstrated a versatility that ranks beyond the mark, with a voice that commands the listener like a queen speaking to a nation. When she announced that her latest work would be more rock-oriented, our first reactions were, “that makes sense”. This new sound has manifested in her new Die Pretty Vol. 1 EP. Produced by Jack Baker, the four-song record is a sonic feast of alternative, post-punk, pop and even a dash of surf rock. Unlike many acts who tend to fall short of the mark with genre experimenting, Lea Lea, whose claims to fame also include songwriting for big acts, has appropriately used the music as a matching palette for the content. The fact is, Lea Lea understands her power as a vocalist and Die Pretty Vol. 1 is the gun powder in the weapon.