Setting the tone with an astral vocal with assertive prose, coupled with an intricate and dimensional synthscape with nuanced percussion demonstrating nothing short of instrumental mastery, President Street open I DON”T WANNA BE with intentionality and depth.
The opus expands with poetic prowess and a captivating timbre as we are taken on a journey though the inspiring psyche of the creators. The duo from Melbourne in Australia confess that I DON”T WANNA BE is designed to provide “a musical escape from the mundane, diving into a fantasy world of love, joy and euphoria.” They describe the song as “one that will turn any grey day into full colour and get you energised in full blown workout and party mode!” Needless to say, it does just that!
We appreciate the dynamic trip that President Street take us on with a pristine pop vocal and a glistening sonic landscape. There is no doubt that fans of Ariana Grande will be able to connect with I DON”T WANNA BE, although President Street are certainly manifesting a universe of their own.
We are mesmerized by the layered production, creating an ethereal energy and euphoric sentiment, in line with the liberating message of the lyricism. The creators tell us that John Reynolds assisted with vocal design (Sinead O’Connor, U2, The Corrs) before the song was mixed by Ash Howes (Kylie, 5SOS, One Direction, Ellie Goulding). It is really no surprise that President Street have had three Top 10 charting songs in the UK Music Week Charts and are dubbed as “The Down Under Wonders”.
We learn that I DON”T WANNA BE is inspired by singer Ruby’s connection with Piscean themes of water, love and the dream world. The star adds, “I DON”T WANNA BE has been on its own journey after being written by the ocean in Lorne, Victoria, on a day when many planets were astrologically placed in Pisces.”
We love the cosmic nature of what President Street are sharing, and have added I DON”T WANNA BE to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we immerse ourselves in the accompanying music video, and anticipate future releases from the talented creators.