Genuine independent originality always refreshes and stands tall, the raw human edge and the free fusion of genres according to the mood or story or performance style.
Brutu Music have long since provided an eclectic range of songs adhering to this genuine formula of freedom, but there’s something about Love Ain’t Free in particular, their latest single, which holds your attention like nothing before.
Building upon a sultry stomp of a bass-led theatrical groove, with RnB vocals somewhat live-style mixed from the heartfelt corner of Danni Giddings, Love Ain’t Free goes on to unite these dark, intriguing verses, almost hip hop-like in some ways, with a longer-form soulful resolve for the hook.
Meanwhile we get quirky piano chords, unexpected rhythmic hits, tones, instruments and moments, all carefully scattered throughout an honest and organic arrangement.
Impressively interesting, catchy but just alternative enough to hold its own as an indie anthem, Love Ain’t Free tips its hat to the garage and RnB sounds of a simpler era, but more notably creates its own indie pop lane for this live-band sound and the catchy, easy to vibe to songwriting.
The single emerges complete with a brand new accompanying video, and in short, the release is refreshingly indie-authentic; particularly amidst the current waves of automatically generated music elsewhere. Real music from real musicians, and great songwriting that draws you right in.
