Drawing us with a dynamic blues-rock guitar riff and cerebral vocal ad libs, Kent Dustin opens Impress You with an evocative narrative as he sings, “Well I’m grinning like a fool, from across the room, every time you glance in my direction, trying to play it cool, one foot up on the stool, hoping we can make a connection…”
The opus expands with captivating hooks and a timeless energy as Kent Dustin taps into a relatable energy, bringing to life a song that explores “the playful dynamics of trying to impress a new love.” Impress You captures the delicate dance of budding romance, where the excitement of getting to know someone new intertwines with the subtle pressure to be seen at your best.
It’s an anthem for anyone who has ever felt the need to put their best foot forward in the early stages of love – a time when every word, gesture, and moment seems to carry extra weight. We love the poetic prowess and authenticity that Kent shares, and the guitar performances as simply sublime!
There’s a universal poetry in the way the song expresses these moments of nervousness and excitement. At its core, Impress You resonates because it reflects a part of the human experience that almost everyone can relate to. It’s about the desire to be liked and admired by someone we find special, and the sometimes awkward, sometimes charming attempts to show off our best sides without coming off as too eager.
Kent Dustin performs with charisma and we could imagine the song garnering a multitude of synch deals in blockbuster films and TV shows. “Impress You emerged as I explored investment strategies for money, but during the songwriting process, I pondered how I could impress a lover by investing my efforts into doing everything and anything for them, like getting their name in a heart tattoo”, he confesses.
The Australian star elaborates with a high emotional quotient, “I believe we get one shot at life and often spend our time and energy on things that don’t truly celebrate what it means to be human. Whether it’s a flirty interaction that makes your heart flutter, waking up and choosing optimism, or realizing you can trust someone else in a relationship after previous hurt – if my writing connects with people because it resonates with those little moments that mean so much but are often overlooked, then I’m fulfilling my role as an artist.”
Kent cites Luke Combs, The Teskey Brothers, Justin Timberlake, Running Touch, and Mansionair as sonic influences, although there is no doubt that he is manifesting a universe of his own. We love what Kent Dustin is creating, and have added Impress You to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the talented rising artist’s wider discography, and anticipate future releases!