New Jersey-based songwriter and producer Kerry Charles has been making waves with his unique blend of pop, rock, and R&B. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Prince, Hall and Oates, and Steely Dan, Charles’s sound is both retro and contemporary, with lush synthesizers and soulful saxophone flourishes. His debut LP, “I Think Of You,” is a testament to his talent, with nine tracks that range from introspective ballads to funky dancefloor anthems. The album has been praised by critics for its warm, nostalgic feel, and Charles’s intimate falsetto vocals. The second single from the album, “I Live Alone,” is a standout track that showcases Charles’s ability to blend introspective lyrics with catchy melodies. The song’s hazy analog synthesizers and languid guitar lines will be familiar to fans of Tame Impala and Steely Dan, but Charles’s unique perspective and personality shine through in every note. The song’s lyrics explore the perils of introversion, with Charles repeating the refrain “I live alone in my head.” The line is repurposed from a track on Charles’s earlier project, Science Fiction Fantasy, which had an electronic-tinged folk sound. But on “I Live Alone,” Charles’s sound is more polished and confident, with a strong rhythm section and Max Cudworth’s jazzy saxophone providing a lush backdrop. The music video for “I Live Alone,” directed by Zach Trebino, offers a tongue-in-cheek commentary on our insular and consumeristic lifestyles. The video follows a character who is shut in at home, obsessively buying products from an infomercial network (KCC – The Kerry Charles Channel). Kerry Charles himself appears as the channel spokesperson, enthusiastically hawking products like “A Glass Of Class” wine and “Gut Plug” meal replacements. As the video progresses, the protagonist begins to imagine what life might be like outside of their bubble, but the gravitational pull of the couch is too strong to resist. The video is a playful and inventive take on our culture’s obsession with consumption and comfort, and Charles’s irreverent sense of humor shines through in every frame.Kerry Charles is a musical artist who defies categorization, blurring the lines between caricature and confessional in his music. His debut LP is a remarkable achievement, showcasing his talent for crafting catchy, soulful pop songs that feel both timeless and contemporary. With “I Live Alone,” Charles has once again proven himself to be a unique voice in the musical landscape, with a sound that is both familiar and utterly original.
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