Coming out of the music scene of Perth, Trent-Jean is a rising indie sensation who’s been steadily building his musical presence over the last four years. With his debut single “Manchester by the Sea” in 2020, he introduced his distinct sonic vision to the world, followed by a remix from fellow Perth-based artist Bromad.
Since then, he’s been on an upward trajectory, releasing a string of well-received singles and his debut EP titled Electric last year. Earning recognition for his creative talents, he’s received accolades such as first place in the Rock/Alternative category of the USA Songwriting Competition and the Rock category of the International Songwriting Awards in 2022 for his single “HIGH3R.”
Additionally, his role as a co-founder of 9th-Dimension Records showcases his dedication to nurturing a collaborative and vibrant artistic community by supporting emerging indie artists. Following up his EP, he returned in February with the new single “Crescent Moon” and “Sunburnt Angel” the next month. Now he brings us his latest release with his brand new single titled “Blue,” the third release in his new endeavour that will see him drop a new hit every month throughout 2024.
Co-written with Michael Whitehead, Trent-Jean on vocals and guitar is joined by Robbie Corbet on bass and synths and backing vocals from Emily Rose, with Robbie also producing the song at Poons Head Studios. When Trent-Jean and Nashville native Michael Whitehead were out at sea on a yacht, Michael put forward the idea for the song and after playing it through a few times and again on dry land three months later, Trent-Jean used the initial ideas to form the complete song.
Serving up a heartfelt love song that focuses on the more melancholic aspects of relationships, “Blue” distils a poignant theme and wraps it in a bright, upbeat pop rock sound. Brought in by the twang of acoustic guitar strums, a crisp snapping beat injects groove as Trent-Jean’s soulful vocal leads float above to deliver instantly catchy melodies over the shifting arrangement of warm acoustic tones and subtly contrasting electronic textures.
Building up to the chorus, the song bursts with shimmering alternative pop bliss as Trent-Jean’s stunning voice floats to elegant falsetto as he spins memorable hooks. Full of danceable rhythm, slick instrumentation and superb vocal performance lifted by the lush backing voice of Emily Rose, “Blue” offers an infectious and utterly charming outing from this talented artist and stellar collaborators. As Trent-Jean shares more music every month this year on his prolific creative spree, fans won’t have to wait long to get their next dose of his compelling musical output.
Listen to Blue below
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