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<p class="" data-start="0" data-end="257">Have you ever heard of the genre doomgaze? You have now. Los Angeles-based doomgaze band Iress has given Billie Eilish’s iconic “What Was I Made For” a heavier edge. The drums hit harder, the guitars buzz louder, and the lyrics land with even more impact.</p>
<p class="" data-start="259" data-end="408">The vocal delivery is breathtaking and powerful. The bands&#8217; talented frontwoman, Michelle Malley, soars throughout the track, hitting every note with a sound that feels both organic and confident. One standout lyrics change also should be noticed. “don’t tell my boyfriend” is reworked as “don’t tell my girlfriend,” giving the track a much-needed update and affirming Billie Eilish’s LGBTQ identity.</p>
<p>Listen to Iress turn Billie&#8217;s hit into a doomgaze song:</p>
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