Berto releases new single “contradiction”

Los Angeles-based artist Berto is a new solo artist with a unique vision. Making his entrance in November last year, he unveiled his sound with his debut single “papi guapi,” a shimmering disco-inflected jam that revealed Berto’s artistic intentions via a bright and catchy sound.

Now he’s back with his sophomore release, the new single “contradiction,” which also serves as the fourth song on his upcoming debut full-length record. Across his album, Berto is set to explore the tale of a relationship in its entirety from start to finish with each track acting as a chapter in the story.

With each piece hosting its own perception and sonic style, “contradiction” channels a Tame Impala-esque brand of indie pop music. Centred on the end of a relationship, the song focuses on the situation where someone is ending things with you and outline flimsy reasons that run counter to the values and beliefs they seemingly held at the start of the relations.

Mixed with themes of people-pleasing and accountability, the song wraps these ideas up in a bouncy indie rock-tinged pop outing. Opened by the patter of drums, the pulsing bass line groove below Berto’s smooth vocal leads as they float above a rising arrangement of impactful bass notes and airy guitar tones.

Driven by the snap of drums and intricate blend of instrumentation, the energy swells in the chorus as Berto spins infectious vocal hooks, peppered by colourful synth leads. Full of danceable rhythm, memorable melodic writing and a thoughtful dissection of events that often occur in gay relationships, “contradiction” sees Berto serve up a slick pop-focused outing as he continues to go from strength to strength on his second release while building the excitement for his forthcoming debut album.

Listen to contradiction below

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