Nathan Totten - There's Something Better Than This
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Arkansas, United States
Overall Impression: Alternative singer/songwriter Nathan Totten examines the monotony and cyclical nature of life with the release of his single, "There's Something Better Than This." Featuring an eclectic and hard-edged alt rock arrangement, this track is highlighted by its angular melodies, shifting rhythms and dynamic character. Aggressive guitars and intriguing synths are punctuated by energetic drumming in support of Totten's layered vocals as he delivers an astutely aware cautionary missive that outlines the follies of dwelling on one's past. Alternative rock and neo-prog fans should absolutely check out Nathan Totten's "There's Something Better Than This", now available on all major music platforms.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, decent mix. Fantastic arrangement, great diversity and use of dynamics; very atmospheric. Excellent guitar tones and synth choices. Love the use of the acoustic guitar to provide textural and tonal contrast. Drums sound incredible, really nice drum mix. Compelling and unique melodies that should draw listeners in. Vocals sound great, solid production and nice harmony stacks. Wonderfully heady and philosophical lyrical content; leaves the listener with something to contemplate long after the song ends. All in all, it's a solid song and a well produced track that should have very little problem finding its audience. Awesome work on this one, from top to bottom.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Rock, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Neo-Prog, Post-Grunge
Artist target suggestions: Muse, Radiohead, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Mew, Ash, Imagine Dragons, X Ambassadors, Nothing but Thieves
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers