We take notice of what is not easily substituted, what can be distinguished from the rest, like the way a parent looks at their newborn child or the taste of grandma’s chocolate chip pancakes on Christmas morning. The scent of your lover’s cologne lingering on your pillowcase. In the same way, people are taking notice of the darling melodies and courageously honest lyrics emerging from indie pop-artist Priscilla Perez. Reflecting her playful spirit with every turn in the sun, Perez proves to be a real diamond amongst so many imitations.

Priscilla Perez boldly talks about serious subject matter, but crafts her songs in a way that still make you smile. It is almost impossible to not move your body when listening to Perez’s Latin inspired song “Secretkeeper”. The verses are punchy and exciting, while the lyrics are unmistakably haunting- “You’ll keep your secrets with you till your grave. Hide from the hurt, the shame, and all who’ve betrayed you.” But Perez also has a lighter side to her that is reminiscent of the quirky Juno soundtrack, as she sings about dancing and almost falling in closets, and her odd childhood habit of meowing in her debut EP titled track “Weirdos Like Us.” Priscilla Perez has an intrinsic ability to not only connect with listeners through her diarylike songwriting approach, but through her live energetic shows as well. She makes people listen-- transforming from an endearingly awkward girl to a firecracker filled sky; every eye locked on her, every heart hypnotized, with no intention of turning away.