Aldo - Rat Race
Pop, Synthpop, Alternative Pop
Budapest, Hungary
Overall Impression: Ania presents an all-original piece of darkly driving, 80s-influenced Synth Pop by the name "Cut"! Subverting the shocking nature of the track's title with an inspiring lyrical message, Ania artfully employs the rich and physically moving synth sounds of a bygone era to illustrate an emotionally empowering perspective; inviting listeners to come along as she takes the time to "Cut" ties with any individual who holds her back!
Strongest Point(s): Instrumentally, "Cut" carries a wealth of brilliant sound design - perfectly capturing the style of the time and granting the track an unshakeable charm and depth. Excellently selected tones from start to finish, and a killer sense for arrangement and flow. Ania's vocals feel directly connected to the lyrical content in a way that brings the words to fuller life, and her vocal tone is intriguingly rich for the genre. Incredible work all around!
Target Audience Appeal: With 80's informed Synth Pop back in the limelight, Ania's "Cut" is a timely release and an easy introduction to the artist's solo sound and style! Excellent instrumental production and a lyrical representation of self-liberation in the face of relational toxicity grant "Cut" a relevance and resonance that should connect with nearly anyone who listens in!
Artist target suggestions: Molchat Doma, Duke Dumont, FUNKYBEAT, The New Division, Terry vs. Tori, Sigrid, Aurora, Shawn Mendes, Shakira, Kavinsky, Digitalism, Light Years Away, Scarlett Randle, Porter Robinson, Madeon, Daft Punk, Joji, Dermot Kennedy, Muse, Winona Oak, Satellite Stories, Youngr, Gorillaz
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.