Setting the tone with astral keys and a meditative frequency, Carter Lagrant opens Follow The Rules with a synthetic vocal design and directional prose as he sings, “Try to follow the rules otherwise you will fail…”
The opus expands into a dynamic soundscape with a thought-provoking message, as Carter Lagrant instills his wisdom and knowledge with depth and charisma.
We swiftly discover that Follow The Rules is about “breaking the rules, stereotypes and expectations that are imposed on people by society.” We love the rebellious edge that the composition holds, and the instrumental mastery that Carter Lagrant demonstrates with his sound design and dark wave electronica tendencies.
We learn that Carter Lagrant is a Ukrainian songwriter based in Warsaw where his house-influenced EDM, experimental hip-hop and alt-rock influences melt into dissonant and subversive pop.
Overall, Carter Lagrant tends to sing about “present day social issues like violence, inequality, love and hate”, which we deeply connect with, and we appreciate how the star uses his art as activism.
Speaking on his history and how it has transpired into his artistry, Carter Lagrant confesses, “When I was forced to leave my hometown and, in fact, my country, I was only nineteen. Finding yourself all alone in a foreign country, the language of which you don’t know, is quite hard. I was lucky enough to make some friends and I acquired some features I never had: self-confidence, decisiveness, self-awareness. But I was fully aware I am changing my life and it will never be the same.”
Fans of Arctic Monkeys, Alt-J, Radiohead, Gorillaz, Hozier, The Neighbourhood, Muse, and The Score will be able to connect with Carter Lagrant‘s sonic output, although there is no doubt that what he is creating is unique to his own design.
We have added the anthemic and intricate Follow The Rules to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Carter Lagrant‘s wider discography including Face Me.