Söderköping’s Mr.Rhame dropped “Better Tomorrow” on January 23rd. He writes and records at home, using AI for vocals. While AI for vocals is a controversial choice for many, some might argue that it enables people to express ideas that they normally wouldn’t be able to, and some others argue that working within the confines of one’s own skills ignites creativity. Regardless, Mr.Rhame is clearly inspired by Linkin Park; he’s hoping his lyrics help others the way that band helped him. After 13 years on anxiety medication, he’s finally off it and reconnecting with his emotions. He wrote this to remind himself to look forward, planning to release monthly.
The track has that EDM polish with layered synths and a driving beat that keeps the momentum going the whole way through, and they are definitely the best part of the song. The AI vocals handle the melody competently but lack the grit that would make the emotional core hit harder since they’re not human vocals. The production is surprisingly clean for a bedroom setup. The beats keep momentum without overpowering the melodic content, and the synth work creates space without cluttering everything. It’s earnest in its message about moving past yesterday and focusing on tomorrow.
Mr Rhame‘s “Better Tomorrow” reads like a personal manifesto. His quote captures it: “Forget yesterday. Make sure that today, you do something that you’d be proud of tomorrow.” The irony of using AI vocals for deeply human experiences is present, but the intent pushes through regardless.