Drawing us in with a cerebral energy, assertive conversational add libs and string chops, Sprouts, JJ Jansen, and rohan! open their collaborative single, Cold Brew with the situational lyrics, “I’m highly caffeinated, sip sipping now agitated, outta patience, that cold brew’s got my tummy aching…”
The opus expands with intricate flow and dynamic performances from the three artists, to take us on a thought-provoking trip as they deliver their ode to caffeine in a vibrant and relatable manner.
We learn that the three artists are all first-generation Americans navigating life in their early 20s, and they confess that Cold Brew is “about facing such times with a sense of delight and curiosity.”
They tell us, partially citing Max Erhmann, that the composition is “a tribute to handling the chaos of life and how we as artists go placidly amid the noise and haste.”
We appreciate the depth and authenticity that Sprouts, JJ Jansen, and rohan! share with Cold Brew and love the cohesive tapestry of sound that the trio create with their message and performances.
Cold Brew has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discographies from Sprouts, and rohan!, and anticipate future releases from JJ Jansen!