Still Woozy, Rocky | Track Review

Ascending pop artist Still Woozy returns with his first single of 2021, the chill, intriguing, and totally ear catching “Rocky.”

“So, I just, I just dream / Dream, dream, dream, dream, dream.” Don’t we all, though?California singer/songwriter Still Woozy (Sven Gamsky) has returned! After releasing two singles in 2020, he’s back with his first single of 2021 with “Rocky”.  Gamsky keeps things tight on “Rocky,” which clocks in under three minutes – that’s a respectable duration.  He writes and produces this record alongside Lars Stalfors.

As to be expected, the sound of “Rocky” is quite ear catching.  The production is sleek, with lush pads, rhythmic lines (notably the bass), and a sick groove.  Still Woozy gives us beautiful, chilled-out vocals that establish quite an aesthetic.  Honestly, it’s a total vibe.  Naturally, the ‘dreaming’ is part of the modus operandi on the first verse (“When I am sleepin’ and I’m dreamin’ in my bed”). Notably, his second verse is wordier and more rhythmic, which provides some contrast.  Of course, the sleeping and dreaming continues. The form of the song is quite straightforward making it incredibly easy to follow and accessible.  The crème de la crème – the centerpiece – unsurprisingly, is the chorus (excerpted above and continued below):

“That it isn’t how it seems
Seems, seems, seems
Yeah, we’ll be caught up in between
‘Tween, ‘tween, ‘tween, ‘tween
And it’s only you and me
For the evening.”

Final Thoughts  

Still Woozy continues to be quite the captivating, compelling artist. “Rocky” continues to show his versatility and incredible potential.  Great vocals, catchy chorus, killer vibe, awesome production – what more could you ask for?

Still Woozy • “Rocky” • Interscope • 2.19.21

[: Still Woozy Productions Inc. / Interscope]