We all love a song that can take us to a specific time or a place, but when music is able to transmit a feeling, that’s how you know peak emotional delivery and artistry have been reached. The latest release from Los Angeles-based independent artist Young León is entitled Moonlight, and it tells the story of a road trip gone wrong with your lover.
The song is just under two minutes and has a rich beat that changes tempo nicely and reeks of summer beach party vibes. The level of processing on the vocals makes them sound haunting and moody. The bass sound further enriches the catchy qualities that the vocals bring along. It’s easy to say that this song was intended to be a summer bop or filler track in a pop album, but it carries its own weight so well.
The most pleasant element here has got to be the song’s lyrics and how they move you with their story. The setback, in my opinion, is the song’s short duration left me wanting more of the dancy hook because it stuck with me. It seems like Young León knows how to entertain and create a soundtrack for a party or a rave with the alternative pop compositions he and Charcuterie make together. I expect to see this track do well on the charts as its creativity and likability make it more catchy than most commercial pop we hear these days.