Release Date: December 22, 2024
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Dublin-based alt/prog-rock group Dexterity delivers a powerful and emotionally charged experience with their latest single, Vessel, released on December 6, 2024. Known for their fusion of progressive metal and alternative rock, Dexterity crafts complex yet fluid compositions that push musical boundaries while remaining deeply resonant with listeners.
Vessel showcases the band’s signature approach to rhythm and melody, taking audiences on a journey through intricate time signatures, soaring guitar work, and engaging vocal dynamics. The song explores the experience of frontwoman Sarah Dexter’s trans journey, reflecting on themes of identity, self-acceptance, and transformation. Its lyrics examine the constraints of the human form while highlighting its limitless potential for change.
“I always knew that I was different, but didn’t quite know how,” says Sarah. “I don’t think anyone would have guessed that I would end up trans, which shows how limitless our limited vessels are.” The track weaves between heavy, groove-driven sections and melodic, reflective passages, culminating in an anthemic singalong finish that embodies both struggle and triumph.
The backline provided by bassist Adrianna Matthews, drummer Alex Rose, and guitarists Cian Somers and Nathan O’Maoilearca creates a seamless blend of unconventional rhythms and accessible grooves, allowing complex musical ideas to feel organic and natural. Dexterity’s ability to craft intricate yet danceable compositions continues to set them apart in Dublin’s rock scene.
Sarah elaborates on the inspiration behind Vessel: “There can be constant turmoil for people who exist outside rigid gender and sexuality binaries. Transitioning in terms of name, hormones, and labels is a journey, and it all takes time. But I knew presenting femme, as my true self, had to happen. I changed the Vessel and the Vessel changed me, and everything else followed in its own time.”
With Vessel, Dexterity reaffirms their status as a band that challenges genre norms while embracing deeply personal storytelling. The track is a testament to the power of music as a vessel for change, connection, and self-expression. Now available on all streaming platforms, Vessel stands as a compelling and thought-provoking addition to Dexterity’s evolving discography.
