JT Roach - “New Love”
Los Angeles-based JT Roach has just revealed the ethereal release, “New Love.” Filled with lush splashes of texture, the music feels like you are floating in a dream. This one resides within the lounge and chillout subgenres, permeating an easy-listening vibe. It is perfect for both background ambiance or active listening.
“New Love” opens to airy and dreamlike vocals that are coated in a pleasing layer of reverb. As the words melt away into the distance, there is a spiritual and otherworldly quality to the tones. The music then begins to elegantly unfold locking into a delightfully chilled groove. At the core is a steady heartbeat provided by a kick drum. Orchestral elements are allowed to gracefully flare up, whether saxophone or soothing strings. The main groove is beautifully punctuated by sustained piano, muted guitar and the warm tones from a bass. The track is truly immersive in its execution.
The vocals throughout “New Love” maintain a breathy, intimate vibe. The synthy harmonies from the backing layers perfectly complement the performance by heightening the unusual, otherworldly undercurrents of the track. Lyrically, the song holds a double meaning; the track can be understood from the perspective of two people falling in love, or about entering the gates of heaven after dying.
“New Love” is a rich but relaxing track that effortlessly flows. The song is the lead single form JT Roach’s new album Death As A Lover, now available everywhere.