EP Review: Harpy – VII (Self Released)

Rising alternative powerhouse Harpy returns with her most ambitious release yet. It’s called ‘VII’, and it is a seven-part exploration of vice, desire, and the beautiful chaos of being human. Set for release on November 28th, 2025, the EP draws inspiration from the legacy of the Seven Deadly Sins, with each track embodying one of Harpy’s own transgressions: Pride. Greed. Lust. Envy. Gluttony. Wrath. Sloth. Not as doctrine but as instinct.

I do love an ambitious release, especially one that comes from a creative spirit as vivid as Harpy. The ‘Goth Metal Mommy’ (dubbed so by her devoted fanbase), already a potent name in the alternative rock and metal scene, has reached a whole new fierce and fiery attention-grabbing level with this new EP. Where heavy rock and metal slams headfirst into belligerent industrial elements and anthemic alt-pop sounds.

I really like what Harpy is doing and I really like that she’s crafting her own style in the alternative scene. Not just with the music, but with the look and feel of things. Harpy feels like so much more, big and bold, and this EP embodies that.

Its an adventurous release and variety is a key component that ensures listeners will keep coming back for more. Look at the first two tracks, Inferno and Last Time. The former expertly blends throbbing industrial groove with soaring pop melodies and rock intensity. Whereas the latter introduces a ton of spiciness, puts focus on the vocals which shimmer and shift in devilish style, and has one particular line (and the way it is delivered) being deliciously scandalous. You’ll want to sing along, but best not do so in most public settings, unless you want some looks.

This salacious side of Harpy is very cool, and I dig it. Which is why I’m such a fan of Call Me Mommy. It probably doesn’t get cooler than this as the expressive artist nails the feel of hedonistic nights in the underground club scene. It is a sexy song, but there is an underlying sinister edge that creates a disconcerting feel. The Harpy way. Be warned, the beats are very infectious and her voice, like a tickle at the back of the mind, delivers plenty of pleasure.

I’m also a fan of the way Torture goes from pulsating dark industrial synth sounds and haunting vocals to potent pop extravagance. It’s one of my personal favourite because of the chorus, but I also dig Dark Matter, which is downright fantastical and proves without a shadow of a doubt that Harpy is one hell of a talent.

Then we have Precious, probably my least favourite track because of its disjointed nature, but I do like how heavy the industrial elements get on it and the explosive ending. Before, finally, it’s Bitter and here, we get a bit more drama. It’s one of the more vulnerable sounding vocal performances from Harpy, sitting alongside some jarring tones, and surprisingly straight-forward rock melodies.

Ambition well and truly realised, Harpy set out to make something special and that is what we have here. Love it or loathe it, it personifies Harpy and her charismatic creative spirit. Long may she continue to burn as bright as she does here.

Harpy – VII Track Listing:

I. Inferno
II. Last Time
III. Call Me Mommy
IV. Torture
V. Dark Matter
VI. Precious
VII. Bitter

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