wilfax - Emoji Me
Blues, Country, Jazz
California, United States
Overall Impression: With its instantly relatable lyrics and focused songwriting, "emoji me" is a brilliant piece of folk-infused country music that is very well performed and solidly produced. There is a definite free-spirited feel to Wilfax's writing that gives the song a particularly relaxed and laid-back vibe, certainly an attribute that is needed in these uncertain times. Filled with plenty of heart and charm, "emoji me" is a brilliant easy-going listening experience.
Strongest Point(s): The way Wilfax subtly blends elements of folk and country together is excellent and you can definitely tell that this is an artist with a wide breadth of genre awareness as well as a broad range of influences, yet still manages to establish his own unique musical identity. The lyrics have a definite charm to them, and the general theme that underlays them will undoubtedly be instantly relatable to a wide range of listeners. Whilst the lyrics give the track its contemporary edge, the general feel of the song has an authentic angle to it, and this combination of classic and modern works extremely well. The performances are overall very good and the understated nature of the vocal style works perfectly with this style of track.
Target Audience Appeal: "emoji me" is a fantastic blend of folk and county styles and will surely appeal to lovers of these styles.
Artist target suggestions: James Taylor, Tom Petty, Eric Church, Jake Owen, Chris Lane, Ryan Hurd, Jordan Davies, John Mayer, Scotty McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.