sombr, 12 to 12 | Song Review 🎵

Ascending Gen-Z singer, songwriter, and producer sombr eats and leaves no crumbs on his exceptional, striking single, “12 to 12.”

“Idon’t want anyone else / From the hours of 12 to 12.” Noted, sombr (Shane Boose). He adds, “I am not the least compelled / By anyone but yourself.” Also, noted. The 20-year-old Gen-Z singer, songwriter, and producer brings freshness.  “12 to 12” is an undeniable bop from the start.  It was written by Boose and produced with Tony Berg.  The sounds are the first things that catch the ears – colorfully, striking keys and synths, beefy guitars, a bass line to die for, anchored by an epic groove that makes you rise to your feet.  The musical backdrop is ample fuel for sombr’s fire. 

Even with the help of the music to gas him up, sombr is on autopilot. Matters of the heart are the real fuel: “My mistake / If I’d known that it would happen this way / I’d never looked at you, looked in the first place.” Boose’s voice is delightful.  He sings expressively, bringing the tuneful melodies to life. His falsetto is stunning during the pre-chorus, where he asks, “Was it always in your plan to leave eventually?” The chorus is the crowning achievement, where matters of the heart are the modus operandi:

“In a room full of people, I look for you

Would you avoid me, or would you look for me too?

Tell me, is our story through? (Through)

Or do our hearts still beat in tune?”

Vocal harmonies up the ante during the chorus.  Another bright spot is the bridge where Boose’s voice sounds particularly special (“Maybe in another world / I won’t feel so unlovable (Unlovable) / Oh (Unlovable).” Fresh, young, and talented, sombr ate, and left no crumbs on “12 to 12”.