KIES “You’re Golden” Single REVIEW

There are often times when people will look back on their lives, and either have a feeling of longing and nostalgia, or a feeling of regret and disappointment. This often happens in the throes of a relationship, both those that are just beginning and those that are coming to a close. That is the vibe and tone of artist KIES latest single, “You’re Golden.”

The New Orleans based German artist Jakob Dietrich shares the first single of his new project titled KIES. After years of personal success from a young age, the new adult tone of his latest project reflects the jazzy melodies of his hometown of New Orleans while also delving into the seriousness and maturity that life often throws people’s way. The song at times has bluesy electronic tones that feel like an ode to “Supermassive Black Hole” by Muse, then shifts to a more classic jazz tone of solid bass and a great horn section. 

The lyrics and heart of the song was on full display as well, conveying a sense of both loss and fondness that cannot be matched. The singer/songwriter style of writing that this song exudes and the emotional depth of the words will resonate with readers, as the singer conveys a sense of remembrance and longing for a love that is out of arms reach and yet feels as strong as it ever has before. The audience can almost feel the strong indie jazz melodies as if textured in the atmosphere and has a deep and heartfelt beat that the audience can move with while getting deep into the feels as the song progresses. If you haven’t yet, be sure to listen to this amazing single today!

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Andru Gomez’s “Drunk at Church” EP Review

One of modern music’s greatest pastimes is that of the singer/songwriter. In the United States especially, indie artists have found a way to weave their unique sound and passion into iconic genres like folk and singer/songwriter to create a heartfelt and relatable album or EP that resonates with many people. One such artist out of Idaho named Andru Gomez is set to do just that with the upcoming release of his EP, “Drunk at Church.” 

It has a voice and a sound that blends the soulful tones of artists like Bob Dylan while still appealing to modern audiences with a grit and tone that evokes lighthearted fun and a depth of soul that speaks to the heart. The way this artist can shift from a simple yet prolific melody into a more thoughtful and nuanced vocal harmony will instantly draw listeners into the mix, eliciting the listener to get lost in the lyrics that straddle that line between humorous and profound. 

When listening to a new artist and their music, I often close my eyes and try to imagine what kind of other media I could imagine this music being utilized in. Songs off the upcoming EP, such as “In a Dream” and “75 75” could easily be used in shows such as Sons of Anarchy or Peaky Blinders, capturing both the wildness and gritty tones those dark dramas hold in such reverence while also capturing the cinematic quality of the songs, while other songs on the EP such as “Pope Song” had a very storyteller driven vibe, which almost reminded me of The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash, which was featured in the introduction of 2004’s Dawn of the Dead. 

If you want to become enraptured and consume great lyric-driven and soulful indie music that is both singer/songwriter and Americana-driven, then look no further than Andru Gomez’s upcoming EP, “Drunk at Church”. The heart and passion the artist poured into the music and the rich diversity in each song’s delivery will stay with audiences and have them yearning for more from this artist. This EP’s release date is TBD, so follow the artist and be on the lookout for this EP soon. 

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