Dandelot Unleashes Eclectic Debut Album ‘Sounds For The Young’
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Some artist is born to roar, and there’s no doubt that Dandelot is one of them. Sound For the Young might be the most perfect, smooth, and eclectic mix of classical, R&B, hip-hop, electronics, dance, and punk-rock you have ever witnessed in your sonic journey.
The project, Dandelot, by the young visionary, perfectionist, Kevin Shoemaker challenges your expectations with his endless imagination where he effortlessly swirls in between genres and influences, the past, present, and future.
The artist’s untamed, adventurous spirit is charged with raw, edgy power. Dandelot’s sonics surprise you in many ways. Every song is its own perfectly unique masterpiece and a challenge to find out what is underneath. “
Capital” delivers a strong statement of Dandelot’s outside-the-box, refuse to be defined attitude. The swooping, electrified track creates a golden dark glare in its smokey, distorted rap, mixing electronic with an unconventional hip-hop feel. The lush, addictive mid-track hook contrasts with the flashing explosiveness of the rest.
Mending his classical background into modern production and songwriting, “Beauty” lays down a classical piano passage that calmly flows in the background of a heavy R&B, indie-pop soundscapes. The track creates an elegant, yet brand-new sonic experience.
“Americana” leans heavily into electronics and hip hop with Dandelot’s uniquely edgy wordings while adhering to his poignant hook. The sonics paint a very distinct atmosphere, putting the vintage, nostalgic reminiscence with his forward-thinking. “Tutu,” on the other hand, playfully quotes a range of electronics with string-inspired pads that cut through from the above. Electrified vocal centers the classical-inspired motif that slowly invents itself into an immortal earworm.
“Honey” swirls on the virtual-reality vibe with a futuristic touch. The robotic vocal really draws you into its unique dimension. “Prophet” weaves a waltz feel into the smooth, nostalgic R&B and synth-pop soundscapes that give the track a memorable, poignant work of art. The album concludes with “Burn” with its glorious glitch that grabs and shakes your heart with confidence.
Written by Katrina Yang
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