With the opening notes of Enrose’s freshest single, “My Happiness,” it’s like tossing a burst of confetti—so much color, animation, and just plain infectious, un. With an interesting mix of mid-90s and early 2000s rock energy, the song sets out from its very first second as if it wants any listener to know the band knew how to grab one’s attention. Added to a strong line of saxophones, it throws in another unique twist, setting the stage for what is about to be a very exciting musical journey.
The first note of “My Happiness” ushers in a magnetic rhythm, undulating back with refreshingly modern nostalgia. The song then erupts into a thick saxophone chorus, blending perfectly with the soulful inflection of the voice of Gabi Rose, reflecting the raw power of such powerhouse bands as No Doubt and Paramore.
Meanwhile, adding a sparkling layer of sonic texture on the big synth solo by Kit Benz, who isn’t to be outdone, equally helps in elevating the track from great to unforgettable. The video for this song really relays everything—from the basement shows and house parties the band got their roots with to the carefree assembly of friends and genuine, unscripted fun that could only be pulled off in those kinds of gatherings. It is a visual and auditory feast that encapsulates everything that sums up the idea of enjoying music in its purest form.
Conceptually, “My Happiness” takes one deep into the world of personal responsibility and self-care.
The song speaks to this journey by quite literally reflecting and emerging to one’s realisation that happiness is a road one actively paves for oneself. Of course, the self-reflective words “How come you only come and call when you’re needing me? The “What if” reveals a moving internal dialogue about self-neglect and the paramount habit of self-care in both good times and bad. To be sure, the ensemble members vibe off each other’s chemistry. It is high-quality infectious with musicians like Gabi Rose on sax and vocals, Kit Benz on keys, Jake Navarro on drums, Valerio Fluido on bass, and Nick Cabrera on guitar. Each one brings, in their contributions, character that is richly textured and burns. “My Happiness” is a clarion call to the powers each of us holds at our innermost selves, to carve out spaces where we might be most human. It speaks to our recklessness, our creativity, our spontaneity. To all the scared heartbejsons who have ever felt the fear of leaping towards something that really sets them on fire in their chest, this track is your anthem.
It serves to remind that, yes, life is short, but it is wide open with possibilities when one takes courage in seizing the same. Basically, Enrose serves a track that is both a piece of art and advice. It is a melody that sticks in one’s mind long after the last note has played, urging to “find your own happiness.”
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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.