Dublin-based rock outfit Dexterity return with their new single “Raise The Dead”, a track that transforms the messy journey of grief into an irresistible sonic paradox.
Frontwoman Sarah Dexter’s concept of the “ethereal mask” manifests perfectly in the song’s structure – She noted “The mask isn’t real, it’s ethereal and struggles to maintain its shape. Sometimes the mask breaks to reveal what’s underneath.” Funky guitar riffs (courtesy of Cian Somers and Nathan O’Maoilearca) and Adrianna Matthews’ elastic basslines create a deceptively danceable exterior, while the lyrics peel back layers to reveal raw vulnerability beneath.
The musicianship here is nothing short of alchemy. Alex Rose’s drums navigate unconventional time signatures with such natural groove that you’ll find yourself moving before realizing the complexity. This technical mastery serves the song’s emotional arc perfectly—from the numb detachment of verses to the desperate, crashing climax where Dexter’s vocals seem to beg for resurrection literally. That Dexterity makes such sophisticated musicianship feel instinctive is their greatest trick.
Having cut their teeth on Dublin’s vibrant rock scene, the quartet channels three years of stage-honed energy into this studio recording. The result captures their legendary live dynamism while adding new textural depth—those moments when the “mask breaks” are rendered with startling clarity in the production.
With Raise The Dead, Dexterity pulls off the rare feat of making pain danceable
