Rev’s Lightning 100 DJ Pick of The Week this week is “Letting Myself Go” by BORNS!
Growing up in the small town of Grand Haven Michigan, BORNS was exposed to a wide array of musical influences that would shape his sonic palette. His parents introduced him to classic rock, and he was further inspired by the glam rock era, drawing on the flamboyance influence of artists like David Bowie. BORNS blends the allure of indie-pop with the grandeur of alternative and psychedelic rock. Crafting a sound that is unmistakably his own. With his ethereal falsetto and his unique blend of retro-futuristic production, BORNS continues to create distinct tracks. In the music world where innovation is key, BORNS continues to excite. Experimenting with themes of emotion while having a unique sound that iterates his innate style.
“Letting Myself Go” is an angelic love song between life and the human existence. The song deliberates when or how to keep it all together. Ultimately deciding that it is best to let it all go. Further emphasizing how learning to unbind the pressures of life can be unshackling. The tension, buildup, and release that span through the entirety of this song, are sure to send shivers down your spine. “Letting Myself Go” explores and analyzes the process of trying to pick up all the pieces.
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