iO! - ‘Orange Peels’
Our featured single, ‘Orange Peels’ by iO!, is OUT July 2nd and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
iO! is a new artist whose debut single, ‘Orange Peels’, is set to drop on the 2nd of July! Having always had a natural affinity for music, the Ohio born songwriter honed his craft over the years; co-writing and playing guitar for the band ENZO. After the passing of his mother from cancer, iO! wrote what would turn out to be his first solo track.
Although he receives creative inspiration from a number of styles, iO! combines a variety of compositional elements to form his unique sound that has been described as psychedelic indie-pop. In addition to his upcoming single, iO! spent most of the lockdown writing and producing an entire album by himself in Madrid, which will be sure to excite and grow his fanbase.
FEATURED RELEASE
Our featured single, ‘Orange Peels’ by iO!, is out July 2nd and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The single lasts around three and a half minutes and sits at a steady 65bpm.
The track commences with a fifteen second introductory section that sets the tone for the single. The vocal color is clean and emotive; seamlessly synchronizing with the smooth vibe of the instrumental accompaniment. The steady percussion, melodic electric guitar riff, atmospheric synth and foundational bass combine to provide the perfect platform for the vocal.
The subtle layering of a higher backing vocal element adds a depth and creative flare to the overall sound without detracting from the main melody. The beat systematically pulls back in the mix, check out 1:43 to 1:58; delivering just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that this track is engaging from start to finish. By the time ‘Orange Peels’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the catchy hook and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the impressive production and creative instrumentation, to the authentic vocal performance, fans of iO!, as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow iO! on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
ARTIST: iO!
SINGLE: Orange Peels
