As everyone knows, love is a concept that’s explored in music in many ways. In recent searches, Popfad has found a lot of good music on the topic of heartbreak and the darker side of love. Here are 4 tracks that are standouts in said themes.
Cameron Dallas – Sinking
‘Sinking’ benefits from its stellar production, which brings the synth instrumentation and dynamic vocals some great clarity. It has a bass flow that’s a bit dancey, but the lyrics and vocals deliver tons of emotion while using editing to fit the electronic vibe of the instrumentation. The melody is addictive, and the vocal quality has a lot to it. This is an exciting release, and its ebbs and flows make it stand out as captivating. It seems to have a pop and electronic basis, but there’s a bit of a rock twang in the punch of the vocals at times. Lyrically, it seems to be about being in a toxic relationship and a need to move forward rather than step back. It plays with the back and forth between desire and doing what’s best for the self despite heartbreak.
Sara Diana – Diabolical Stranger
Sara Diana once again has caught the eyes of Popfad, this time with her release of the single ‘Diabolical Stranger.’ This track has a dancey vibe, but it takes on a darker tonal range, with a lot of focus on the bass in the instrumentation. The vocals have a beautiful and full alto sound, and the twang that they have is reminiscent of Lady Gaga. Also, though it is dancey, it isn’t rushed forward. It has a more temperate flow, which builds more emotion into things. Lyrically, this track tells a story of love and yearning, but the one that the narrator yearns for may not be the best person or connection. It’s about a ‘diabolical stranger’ that both strikes fear and allure.
Dallas Murrae – I Don’t Smoke
‘I Don’t Smoke’ is interesting, as in, it blends a lot of genres well. It seems to have a folk pop basis with the way the starting acoustics and melody give. That being said, the electronic influences and trap drums that enter later add a lot of energy, and they play with the vocals to give a bit more of a rap sound. It’s dynamic, but the chorus brings things together in an interesting way. When it comes to the lyrical narrative, this track is about bad decisions. Specifically, it’s about struggling post-break-up and partying to drown out the pain. The way it tells this tale does well at being able to connect with from a listener’s standpoint.
Meg Pfeiffer – Kill Me (Acoustic version)
‘Kill Me (Acoustic version)’ shows just how beautiful acoustic music can be. It uses a percussive guitar style with slaps and clicks, and this does well at building a punchy sound with great energy. In terms of what is used, it’s simple. Meg plays guitar alongside her vocals, and there’s a second guitar that also plays as part of the percussion. This second guitar is played by Luca Stricagnoli. It’s super interesting and refreshing to have a track that’s so full, though it only utilizes two of the same instrument. The rhythm is great, and the production gives a smooth delivery from all ends. Like many other tracks in this list, ‘Kill Me (Acoustic version)’ deals with the idea of heartbreak. It’s about coming out of a relationship where a lot of hurt has been dealt, and all that’s left is pain and disconnect.
Written by Sage Plapp
Cover image by By.Parisa
