Hip Culture - Take Me Away
Pop, Dance
Stouffville, Canada
Overall Impression: Hip Culture is a band whose musicianship, talent, and skill allow them to expand their horizons, take risks and experiment with various styles and genres, like that of their latest release " Take Me Away". The song beautifully combines the genres of country and folk with a bit of Spanish flair and vocals that are all pop. The band's versatility is a key to their success. Fans of country, folk, Spanish folk music, pop, and soft pop music will appreciate the song's upbeat tempo, bright, happy melody, and the airiness and light the song provides.
Strongest Point(s): Vocals and melody combine together in the track for a cohesive piece that flows beautifully and is light, airy, and full of life, light, and love. The vocals much like the melody feature a female voice that is soft, sweet, and has a great raspiness and innocence to it with a hint of mystery, and a great pop sound. The accompanying melody features the sounds of country and folk with a Spanish essence that gives it that certain something. The combination of folk and Spanish guitar, featuring bright, beautiful arpeggiated chords and a lovely, intricate solo from 2:03-2:20 featuring the guitar bass and drums. The song is one you will want to sing and groove along to.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of pop, pop/rock, folk, country, and folk/rock.
Artist target suggestions: Natalie Imbruglia, Lisa Loeb, Shawn Colvin, Fiona Apple, Poe, Joan Osborne, Chantal Kreviazuk, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Savage Garden, Vanessa Carlton, Meredith Brooks, David Gray, Tal Bachman, Goo Goo Dolls, Feist, Aimee Mann, Astrid Williamson, Lana Del Rey, Heather Nova, Dido, Bic Runga, Nina Gordon, Jem, James Blunt, Jennifer Page, The Cardigans, Seal, Sophie B. Hawkins, Ketema, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, Starship, and Ani DiFranco.
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About the Reviewer:
Kristina Mondo is a freelance writer specializing in music journalism. From working as a columnist at various publications to managing PR and press campaigns for a camp music festival, and touring with various artists Kristina is a music lover appreciating all types of music and what they have to offer from Opera to rap, there is always something to appreciate in every song. Interviews, however, are her passion, because it's not just about what the artist lets you see but what you can draw out of them getting to the heart of who they really are.