We’re delving into the world of indie-pop with “How Can I Let You Go”, the latest single by Kato the Younger. Prepare yourself for an introspective journey covering themes of faithlessness, self-doubt, and attempting to escape toxic situations.
This song has a vibrant intensity that is hard to ignore as it begins. Everything about the track creates an enticingly positive listening experience, from its infectious hook that will have you rolling down the windows, turning up the volume, and just enjoying yourself to its driving percussive beat and ringing guitar riffs that serve as the backdrop for the entire indie pop experience.
Beyond its infectious melodies and foot-tapping rhythms, “How Can I Let You Go” invites listeners on a deeply immersive journey into the psyche of a human being who is struggling to accept who they are and deal with toxic relationships. Its lyrics, which are influenced by film noir, paint evocative scenes of late-night reflection that include self-justification and frustration.
The mastermind of this masterpiece, Kato the Younger, incorporates a variety of his characteristic influences into the composition of the track. With inspiration from bands like Eagles, Jimmy Eat World, and The 1975, he creates a sound that is both recognisable and fresh for listeners of all ages.
You might wonder, though, just who Kato the Younger is. As COVID-19 expanded, Orange County based Kenny found his love for music after experimenting with band life and going through a variety of personal hardships. Kenny’s path hasn’t always been easy. Music has supported and inspired him through times of despair and bar crawl business as well as an impulsive master’s degree in economics.
It’s clear that we have potential and promise as we are shipped off on our musical journey with Kato the Younger.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.