Isaiah Mclaughlin - 'Slave'

Our featured EP, ‘Slave’ by Isaiah Mclaughlin, is OUT NOW and available to stream on all major streaming platforms!

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Isaiah Mclaughlin is a rising artist who burst onto the streaming scene back in 2019 when he dropped his debut single, ‘Cannibal’. Having always had a natural affinity for music and songwriting, Isaiah honed his craft as a writer and producer over the years to become the artist that he is today. Embodying what it means to be a multi-talented artist, Isaiah Mclaughlin writes, performs, produces and engineers his own music to capture his individual vision.

Even though he receives creative inspiration from a number of styles and artists, Isaiah Mclaughlin combines a variety of compositional elements to form his unique sound that has been described as Dark Pop. Some of his most influential artists include the likes of Michael Jackson and Prince.

To date, Isaiah Mclaughlin has four EPs and two singles in his online discography. Some of his most popular tracks include the likes of ‘Tori’, amassing fifty-seven thousand four hundred streams, ‘Will the Sun Ever Shine?’, gathering almost twenty-nine thousand nine hundred streams, ‘At Night’, with over twenty-eight thousand five hundred streams, and ‘Narcissist’ accumulating over twenty-thousand streams since its recent release.

With more than three thousand regular monthly listeners on Spotify alone, there is no denying the fact that Isaiah Mclaughlin has developed a dedicated following of loyal fans who will be eager to check out his latest EP, ‘Slave’.

FEATURED RELEASE

Our featured EP, ‘Slave’ by Isaiah Mclaughlin, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The EP lasts around seventeen minutes and consists of six songs:

The title track on the EP, ‘Slave’, lasts three minutes and sits at a steady 152bpm. The song begins with a twenty-two second intro that uses a subtle crescendo to build anticipation and set the stage for the vocal line to kick in. A number of layered vocal elements combine to form an ethereal sound that adds a depth and creative flare to the overall vibe without detracting from the main vocal line.

The vocal color is soft and partially effected by a reverb that provides an atmospheric feel as the lyricism cleanly synchronises with the accompanying instrumentation. The powerful percussion amalgamates with the layered backing vocals to provide a dynamic platform for the main vocal.

Various melodic shifts, check out 1:59 to 2:12, deliver just the right amount of diversity to ensure that this single is engaging from start to finish. The track gradually begins to strip back from around 2:55; seamlessly transitioning to the outro. By the time ‘Slave’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself caught up in the creative flow of the single and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.

Although ‘Slave’ is technically grouped under one genre classification, each track delivers diverse compositional elements that showcase Isaiah Mclaughlin’s songwriting ability; from the widely panned electronic instrumentation, rhythmic vibe and ambient backing vocal harmonies of ‘Time to Go’, the memorable synth progression, ominous piano element and prominent beat of ‘Vally of the End’. to the emotive vocal performance that features the use of imitated layers sung at different octaves which form an ominous yet full sound in ‘Hallows Eve’.

From the creative production and diverse instrumental arrangements, to the authentic vocal performance, fans of Isaiah Mclaughlin, as well as those who appreciate new and creative music, will definitely want to hear this EP. Make sure you follow Isaiah Mclaughlin on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!

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