Setting the tone with as cerebral synth and a pulsating beat, KØASH opens Somebody with atmospheric vocals as he shares the introspective prose, “You said why d’you only call me, when you’re feeling kinda lonely, cos I think it makes more happy, alright, alright, I know I’m a little broken, maybe it’s my way of coping, cos I struggle with emotions…”
We immediately connect with the emotional depth that KØASH conveys with his self-realized lyricism, and the exquisite accompanying production. The star’s range is out of this world, and we love KØASH‘s charismatic delivery.
We learn that Somebody is designed to be “a powerful commentary on the state of modern dating” and “explores the theme of how people use one another for momentary pleasure instead of seeking true love and soulmates.”
The theme of the opus is relatable, and we appreciate the journey that the star takes us on with his narrative driven style of songwriting and 80s adjacent, synth-driven sonic architecture with a highly progressive mix.
The rising star from Cardiff confesses, “It’s been a while since I last shared my music, but I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into writing new material. I can confidently say that this is my best work yet.”
Fans of The Weeknd will certainly be able to connect with Somebody, but it is clear that KØASH is creating a universe of his own. We have added Somebody to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream KØASH‘s wider discography including Breathe and Dominoes!