Personally, I think that Raymond Revel’s formula is one of the most charming, bold, and admirable ones out there. It greatly helps that the music is fantastic too.
The California native Raymond Revel, with his base of operations in Fort Worth, Texas is an indie musician, through and through. With writing, production, mixing, and mastering was done entirely by him, his work ethic is something to take note of. His steady supply of singles has been consistent in quality and thus, has him featured on many playlists on streaming platforms. Huge success for an artist acting on this level of independence.
Take A Break, his latest single is on an elevated sphere of Pop Funk. This modern color of Funk greatly benefits from clean, concise production, think Daft Punk or Depeche Mode, and this production is here, present and loud. Take A Break is a peppy call for any needed break, whether it be mental, physical, emotional, or else—a positive message, delivered in dancy elegance. The steady beat is accented with syncopated synth bass. The progressions are inventive and uncommon, managing to sound fresh and unexpected while retaining familiarity and ease. As usual for Revel, the words are reaffirming and the singing is effortless yet efficient.
A song loaded with intricate guitar lines, synth melodies, creative sounds, and more. Take A Break cements Raymond Revel’s status as an indie music powerhouse, and proves that the days of huge studios and dedicated engineers are numbered.