A stylish, debonair rocker from Portland-based artist Vonnie Kyle, “Here and Still Alive” explores the lingering effects of a toxic romantic relationship within a memorable production that sounds parts spy-theme and garage-rocker.
“Hold me one more time while we’re here and still alive,” Kyle’s vocals yearn amidst steady guitar pulses, cementing a replay-inducing hook. “It’s not necessary,” the fervent vocals rise elsewhere, complementing prancing piano and stirring guitars into the “here and still alive,” emotion — playing with cathartic, invigorating impact. A crawling bass line during the “see you dancing,” sequence also enamors. “Here and Still Alive” is a stirring success from Vonnie Kyle.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
