Sultry, smoky vocals and an equally art-noir set-up carve out an exotic and unignorable new lane, as singer and songwriter Luna Sterling guides us through a series of uniquely atmospheric stories, songs, and grooves.
Australia-born and now based in Latin America, Luna Sterling brings a cool air of cinematic expression and songwriting to modern music. Her single Rivers Don’t Run To The Sea (RDRS)is a softly impassioned nod to the stylish basslines, clicks and soulful seductive voices of eras past, while her melodies and stories gather clear momentum and identity throughout.
The latter half of this addictively evolving single adds significant, unexpected volume, brightness, even euphoria, as both the concept and performance peak; and the soundscape follows suit.
Brilliant production that’s interesting and effective, perhaps increasingly so throughout, adds further nuance and distinct traits to an already unmistakable artistic voice. It’s a catchy jam, in short, but also an intriguing, mysterious story – short and striking poetic lines and ideas feel relatable but not, and everything is resolved and satisfied by an immense earworm of a hook.
Creativity is key, and as we branch out into the likes of other singles such as Burning Down, the Luna Sterling voice in lyric and tone remains a cornerstone, but the vibe reaches something of an electro-indie dance-pop colourful bounce.
The song has a charming energy and scenes that take you somewhere new, but there’s also the powerful contrast of this title and theme; the image and idea of something Burning Down seems to cleverly juxtapose the brightness of the music, and that’s a key characteristic of the unpredictable yet engaging sound of Luna Sterling.
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