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Sarantos Explores Emotional Depths on “Rain Guitar” Single

Music’s hardest worker Sarantos is back with a brand new single with “Rain Guitar.” This time around, he’s looking to incorporate some acoustic stylings into his music, with a more emotional and grounded theme. We’re always eager to see more from Sarantos, so we were happy to put the new song through our full review process.

From its first note, it’s apparent “Rain Guitar” is a captivating musical journey that combines the soothing embrace of acoustic melodies with heartfelt lyrics, creating a sweet and tender experience for listeners. Clocking in at just over three minutes, this song manages to convey a depth of emotion that’s refreshing and new for Sarantos.

From the first strum of the guitar, “Rain Guitar” sets a contemplative but still cheerful tone. The acoustic instrumentation provides a warm and inviting backdrop, reminiscent of a gentle rain shower that washes over the listener, offering solace and comfort. The delicate fingerpicking and melodic chord progressions creates an atmosphere that feels both familiar and comforting.

Lyrically, “Rain Guitar” delves into themes of longing and appreciation. Sarantos’ poetic and introspective lyrics paint vivid images, with the metaphor of the “Rain Guitar” becoming a symbol of unwavering faith in someone. Whether the titular musical instrument is meant to be someone important to Sarantos or his literal guitar isn’t clear, but that simply adds to the intrigue the song creates.

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Sarantos’ vocal delivery is another highlight of “Rain Guitar.” His voice, warm and earnest, carries the weight of the lyrics with sincerity. The raw emotion in his delivery adds authenticity to the narrative, making it easy for listeners to empathize with the sentiments expressed in the song. The subtle nuances in his vocal performance capture the vulnerability and honesty that define the best acoustic ballads.

The production of “Rain Guitar” is similar to Sarantos’ many other singles and performances. The balance between the acoustic guitar, vocals, effects and accompanying elements is impeccable, allowing each component to shine without overshadowing the others. The clarity of the recording enhances the intimacy of the song, making it feel like a personal serenade.

In conclusion, Sarantos’ “Rain Guitar” is a sweet and heartfelt acoustic gem that stands out in a crowded musical landscape. Its combination of evocative lyrics, soulful vocals, and skillful guitar work creates a musical experience that is both emotionally resonant and sonically pleasing. Whether you’re a fan of acoustic ballads or simply appreciate well-crafted music with genuine emotion, “Rain Guitar” is a must-listen.

–Jason Airy

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Saint Escape sets the past on fire with latest release “Look At What You Made”

Saint Escape

Saint Escape isn’t here to reconcile the past, they’re here to torch it. Now, with the release of their new single “Look At What You Made,” Saint Escape have unleashed a punishing, nu-metal-infused anthem that just sounds like an equal measure of reckoning and release. It is loud, confrontational, and honest, exactly what a purging rock record should be.

Produced and mixed by Joe Rickard, Starset, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, the track delivers a tight punch that fuses wild aggression and arena-sized power. “Look At What You Made” doesn’t stop. Rickard’s slick production redoubles Saint Escape’s raw edge rather than sanding it down, and the song takes on a huge, modern rock sound without losing its bite.

“Look At What You Made” is a primal response to toxic authority figures, the kind who kept order through fear, misinformation, and control, and knew where best to leave emotional scars. On “Look At What You Made,” the anger boiling beneath the surface becomes something purposeful, an anthem for anyone who’s been moulded by manipulation and left in its wake. The effect is communal shake-off, a determination not to be shaped by the past.

And lead vocalist Matt Cox provides a threatening, buffed clean vocal performance, of sorts as well, one that’s heavy with anger and determination. There is rage here, but also clarity, a sense that this is less about revenge than about reclaiming autonomy. As Cox puts it, the song is a purge, a reminder that the future belongs to those willing to to take it back. “Look At What You Made” is a testament to strength and newfound independence, it’s further evidence that Saint Escape are bleeding their past into something louder, stranger, and harder to ignore.

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Big O redefines artistic evolution with “When it’s Not Said, But Done” album

Big O

Big O’s “When it’s Not Said, But Done” is a whisper of transformation narrated through rhythm, texture, and space. Across its fifteen tracks, spanning just under forty-seven minutes, Big O sacrifices flash for feeling and ego for essence.

The production feels like an artist who has finally quit chasing something external and is instead listening inward. The flow of the album is methodical but organic, with each track leading into the other as if they were diary entries. On “Free Spirit,” Big O creates a soundscape that embodies freedom in action, with rhythms that propel you forward. It’s one of those rare songs that can be at once contemplative and propulsive, with a slow revelation. And also, “New Found Joy” is an anthem for rebirth.

Big O’s production vision here is sweeping and cinematic, but also intimate. The presence of live musicians gives an organic texture. Jeronimo G’s xylophone on track nine tolls like an intimate conversation, while IB Delight’s saxophone on track ten blows satisfying warmth and longing into the mix. These collaborative moments are the crucial parts of Big O’s unfolding language.

Every choice, from the minimal artwork by Andriyan Robby to the in-house mixing and mastering by Big O himself, is consistent with the album’s spirit of transformational thought. In “When it’s Not Said, But Done,” Big O has created a statement on silent courage. It is an album for those who know that, in reality, real change does not need to be shouted from the mountaintops, but only heard, felt, and lived.

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