ETHAN, Coping mechanism → Song Review

Australian-based pop singer-songwriter ETHAN brings the heat on “Coping mechanism,” a highlight from his debut LP, therapy on the dance floor.

The world needs more gay pop stars, PERIODT! ETHAN (Ethan Choryin Luo, he/him pronouns) qualifies – he is that dude! Once more the Sydney, Australia-based New Zealand musician ‘does the damn thing’ on his single, “Coping mechanism.” “Coping mechanism” appears on his debut album, therapy on the dance floor. Choryin Luo composed it while Maribelle Añes produced it.

“Coping mechanism” features sleek, vibrant production.  The stomping, danceable beat packs a mean punch.  Even with the ear-catching musical accompaniment, ETHAN is the S-T-A-R, PERIODT! Our sexy musician flaunts silky-smooth, sexy vocals. Ooh-la-la! The section to beat is the chorus, where ETHAN desires him to:

“Be my coping mechanism

[?] me into submission

Hope I wake up feeling

Like myself.”

Beyond the chorus, the percussion-less bridge distinguishes itself from the verses and chorus. It’s still related, of course.  All in all, ETHAN brings the heat, and the dance to “Coping mechanism.”  Top-notch vocals, memorable songwriting, and colorful production make this one the cat’s meow.