Los Angeles-based artist Ben Scott is a multitalented artist, drawing on his roles as a filmmaker and musician to craft his own creative vision. Taking cues from alternative and indie rock influences, his music presents a sound that’s at once catchy and energetic while instilled with meaningful lyrical writing.
His musical journey stems back to his early years where he started playing small venues with a local music school. Swiftly progressing, he ventured into touring and found himself sharing stages with renowned rock artists like Jon Anderson of Yes, Ian McDonald of King Crimson and Foreigner and Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers.
In 2021, Ben Scott made his mark with the release of his debut single, “Remember This Feeling,” a poignant exploration of unrequited love paired with a music video co-directed by Ben himself. The following year, he unveiled his sophomore single, “Summer Song,” capturing the essence of trying to savour beautiful summer days without succumbing to the feeling of the fleeting nature of time.
Now he starts a new year with a new song, bringing us his latest release with the brand new single titled “Angela.” Serving up an indie rock anthem cut with alternative aesthetics and subtle pop-focused songwriting, the song sees the artist tackle relationship struggles and the personal battles faced with regret, conflict and will power.
Brought in by guitar chokes, a bright full band sound takes hold with jangly guitar twangs and crunchy chords riding the drive of drums. Backed by gritty muted guitar rhythms and grooving rhythm, Ben’s lead vocals thread storytelling lyricism about trying to leave but somehow finding his way back to Angela.
Rising to a rousing grunge rock sound in the chorus, “Angela” is an instantly catchy and invigorating dose of Ben Scott’s thrilling sonic output. Painting the scene with relatable lyricism delivered via catchy hooks and commanding vocal performance, the dynamic rise and fall of the guitar-driven arrangement ensures an engaging outing that bends from softer moments of tender reflection to storming sections of epic rock music capped by a slick guitar solo in the crescendo to set up a sensational finale. It’s a superb new song that’s sure to strike a chord with both pop and rock fans alike from an artist who takes effort to deliver impactful music with each release.
Listen to Angela below
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