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4 out of 5 stars

ROLE MODEL, Deeply Still in Love [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]Pop artist ROLE MODEL drops an engaging, honest love-driven song in “Deeply Still in Love,” the second single from his sophomore LP, Kansas Anymore.

“Go tell your mother / That she did nothing wrong / ‘Cause you seem happier since I’ve been gone.” Oh, snap, ROLE MODEL (Tucker Pillsbury).  The Maine-born and bred singer/songwriter is honest with his pen and vocal performance on his single, “Deeply Still in Love”.  “Deeply Still in Love” is the second single from his sophomore album, Kansas Anymore (arrives July 19, 2024). A tone of excellence is set early thanks to a thrilling, pummeling drum riff, driving rhythm guitar, and electrifying tempo.  “Deeply Still in Love” was written by Pillsbury, Two Inch Punch (Ben Ash), and producer, Noah Conrad.  The results = #WINNING. 

ROLE MODEL, Kansas Anymore [📷: Interscope]“Well, I heard you might’ve found somebody new / I still can’t swallow it / But I think I’m proud of you,” ROLE MODEL asserts in the second verse.  Notably, the vocals are playful in both verses, with a hint of tongue-in-cheek and ample personality.  Less melodic, this is part of the charm of  “Deeply Still in Love.” He continues, “And I went out tonight / Shit don’t feel the same / I try and bury it ‘til I called her by your name.” Oh, snap! The pre-chorus and chorus are melodic.  In the chorus, Pillsbury admits, “I’m sorry, but I’m deeply still in love / In love with you.” It was obvious without the pop artist explicitly singing it. “Deeply Still in Love” has some folksy-pop and classic pop/rock vibes contrasting previous songs he’s released.  The change of pace is welcome. The bridge marks another winning moment featuring the most rhythmic intensity. Lovely piano at the end of the final chorus, which spills into the outro, concludes this engaging four-minute record. ROLE MODEL eats on “Deeply Still in Love”.

4 out of 5 stars


ROLE MODEL // Kansas Anymore // Interscope // 5.10.24

[📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.