New York producer Grapevine delivers the intoxicating melodic and synth-led euphoria of timeless dance-pop, with the leading single and title-track from the new EP Only You.
Featuring cascading layers of dreamy melodic synths, keys and trap rhythms, Only You guides us by way of an upfront and fast-paced vocal, through a story of romantic longing and love. Our protagonist calls out on behalf of adoration, and the music and chorus present a clear sense of colourful personality and excitement – the likes of which reinforce the implied personality and electricity of the love in question.
Built around familiar layers but ultimately its own beast entirely, Only You doesn’t fall simply within the EDM or pop categories, but instead carves out its own lane as an ethereal and euphoric ode to passionate connection and love.
This artistic approach continues throughout the distinctly different track Angel, where we now hear a stripped-back piano ballad, but that same fluidity of structure and genre-free creativity. As ever, we remain in the territory of love and monogamy, this time noting a brighter pop chorus and an inspiring sense of overcoming and optimism.
Wrapping things up is the more traditional leading riff but opposing cinematic vastness of the mighty Spirits. Faultless and passionate vocals lead one last time, now through a rise-and-fall melody that’s intoxicating and catchy, and meanwhile the beat gathers weight and momentum.
Somewhat stripped-back yet dramatic regardless, Spirits is creatively diverse once again, with reverb-drenched vocals depicting a whole new realm of contemplation, as we delve into a fresh story of love and reflecting on the self.
Grapevine has captured a fascinating degree of versatility through just three tracks, and at the same time, there’s a clear thread of artistic identity woven throughout. Only You is boldly evocative but also gentle, intimate, and honest. Once the music has crossed your path, uplifted and energized, it becomes unmistakable for both its design and conceptual purity.
Find Only You on Apple, Soundcloud, Bandcamp. Follow Grapevine on Instagram, X, TikTok or visit their Website.
