Eora/Sydney based artist Bobby Uncle has today dropped his latest slice of pop-perfection titled ‘Coffee’.
The incredibly infectious track is the talented up-and-comers 2nd release for the year, following on from ‘Summertime (make it happen)’ released back in February. ‘Coffee’ is a convincing statement from Bobby Uncle (aka Liam Barrera), displaying his fine-tuned songwriting, performing and producing skills at their absolute best. Not one to shy away from different vocal styles and genres, ‘Coffee’ weaves through many different moods and tones throughout its runtime – creating a consistently compelling listen, filled to the brim with catchy ear worms that are sure to stick around long after the song has finished.
The track was initially written during a period of infatuation, and was finished following the eventual breakdown of the relationship – with themes of jealousy and obsession prevalent throughout.
“I wrote the melodies to the entire track on acoustic guitar around late November. I had a gig on Dec. 9th and wanted to advertise it on my instagram by singing an unreleased song. At the time, I only had written lyrics for the chorus as I was anxiously into this girl I was seeing. I laid down the guitar riff in Logic and started filming myself singing over it.. I was quite emotional at the time which added cadence to the chorus which I would not have added previously. Fast-forward, the gig was a successful night musically, but not for my relationship with this person. A few days later, I wrote the lyrics for the verses and pre-chorus.” BOBBY UNCLE
The slick production on ‘Coffee’ elevates the song to a whole new level – with layers upon layers of synths and guitars that create the perfect backdrop for Bobby’s passionate vocal performance. During the production process, different techniques were used to represent different moods and themes from the track – with every element playing an important role, even down to the tempo.
“I started by sound designing the lead synth. I needed something harsh and dark to capture anger and sadness for the central melody but to keep the track happy and upbeat. One of my good mates is a metal drummer and he carefully uses the Toms to create build up and tension. Hence, the Toms were used in certain sections but predominantly in the chorus where each part is more intense than the next. I mirrored the hi-hats with the acoustic-guitar to drive the central groove. The electric guitars provide that summer indie pop feel. The pace of the track of 170 bpm reflects the sensation of taking a shot of concentrated caffeine. I wanted people to hear the track and feel like they needed to move, where it’s uncomfortable to be idle.” BOBBY UNCLE
Since the release of his first single back in 2021 Bobby has released a total of 11 singles – all conveying a different style, from hip-hop to pop and everything in between. His previous single ‘Summertime (Make It Happen)’ has seen extensive play on triple J Unearthed since its release – as well as a spin on triple J’s Home and Hosed program. With no sign of slowing down, ‘Coffee’ is another step in the right direction for Bobby Uncle as he continues to make his stamp on the Australian music industry, proving he is certainly one to watch throughout the rest of 2024.
‘Coffee’ is out now
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