Conan Gray, Never Ending Song | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray returns with another must-hear hit single, “Never Ending Song.”

“Tried to turn the page, but our story wasn’t stoppin’.” Oh 🎙 Conan Gray! The handsome, incredibly talented gift that keeps on giving.  Post-Superache, the pop musician is back with a brief but potent single, 🎵 “Never Ending Song”. Following the intro which features crescendoing pummeling drums, “Never Ending Song” settles into 80s styled production which embraces New Wave and synthpop cues. Notably, Gray works with producers  🎛 ILYA and Max Martin.  The result: a match made in heaven.

Gray never seems to miss.  “Never Ending Song” is no exception! He serves up awesome lead vocals. Furthermore, the melody is incredibly tuneful in the verses. The verses are brief, but the personality that Gray exhibits is #GIVING.  Of course, the centerpiece is the simple, catchy chorus: “And it goes on, and on, and on / Like a never ending song.” While the chorus, and the production that accompany it, are arguably the crème de la crème of “Never Ending Song,” the bridge is a vibe too. During the bridge, there is nice contrast served up – “Can you make us stay forever? / Are we done? Can you make it play.” I love how Gray ascends into his upper register at the end of it, prior to returning to familiar territory with the chorus.  His performance is a bit freer post-bridge, incorporating some more ambitious vocal ad-libs.  Once again, Gray can do no wrong! Short but sweet, 🎵 “Never Ending Song” marks another winner for an artist that more folks really need to be paying attention to.

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🎙 Conan Gray • 🎵 “Never Ending Song” • 🏷 Republic • 🗓 5.19.23

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