mikie mayo “seabreeze”

“Seabreeze” is the type of song that you simply never forget. Catchy melodies may have been its most apparant characteristic, the underlying mix of emo joins a darker undertone in subtle surf breeze creates a simply fascinating aftertaste that lingers. Mikie Mayo is clearly a clever songwriter, who knows how to hit you at the sweetest spots.

“Seabreeze” showcases just how much this artist understands his unique musical style and strength that comes with each different inspirations. He knows how to put each piece at the best place where they not only shine on their own but also team up together for the best effort. “Seabreeze” is like an explosion of pleasure with great complexity. It also seems that some elements in there simply surpass the human control. It's an instinct, a primal reaction that results in this wonderful mixture of sounds and melodies.

“Seabreeze” opens with a solid earworm melody that could have you listening to it forever. The reoccurring nature of it feels like tides that reinforce its effect, with everytime it hits, it creates a new sensation, a new realization, a new shade of emotion that isn't like anything before. The effect is undoubtedly wonderful and long-lasting.

The melody itself delivers a Machine Gun Kelly like sultry moodiness in mix of indie urban pop aesthetic and emo attitude. It's like summer beach vacation with a nightmarish twist — as we dive into the lyricism. It's humorous the way it reads, but the storytelling has you deep in its mood.

“Seabreeze, lips taste like whiskey; Palm trees, might try to kill me. Help! Help! Somebody come and save me. Throw some sands in my mausoleum.”

With so many brilliant things going on, the backdrop blurs into the atmosphere with a nod. It's just the right amount of guitar and beats, nothing too attention-grabbing, but always graceful.