R&B singer/songwriter DESTIN CONRAD shines in his emotional, ‘heart on sleeve’ single, “NOSEBLEED.”
“Nosebleed, it’s so me / It’s gettin’ even harder to hide,” DESTIN CONRAD sings radiantly in the chorus of his single, “NOSEBLEED”. That sounds deep and intensely personal! The R&B singer/songwriter continues singing in the centerpiece of the sub-two-and-a-half-minute cut, “And it reminds me of the old me, so lonely / All this lookin’ up is blowin’ my high (My high, my high).” Oh, snap, Destin! CONRAD excels with an authentic performance alongside emotional lyrics. Conrad, Astyn Turrentine (Astyn Turr), and Mackenzie Paul Keane penned “NOSEBLEED.” Louie Lastic and Turr produced it.
The sound of “NOSEBLEED” is sweet even though nosebleeds suck. The accompaniment is simple – guitar primarily. CONRAD is the star, however, with his smooth, emotional vocals. He also gets a lift from background vocals, providing equally smooth harmonies. Destin wears his heart on his sleeve. “That happens all the time, I read between the lines / And your name is on the tip of my tongue,” he sings in the first verse. In the second, he sings similarly, “…Your world and mine collide / And the memory of you stays on my skin / It doesn’t fade, it gets stronger than it seems.” Word. All told, “NOSEBLEED” is a winner from an intriguing artist. In reiteration, the song shines thanks to great vocals, memorable lyrics, and sound production.
DESTIN CONRAD // “NOSEBLEED” // Above Ground Entertainment // 11.15.24
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