Hailing from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Kevin Whitaker is a solo artist who takes cues from a huge range of musical influences from Nine Inch Nails to 80s Europop and bands like Depeche Mode and New Order. Pairing powerful, industrial inspirations with a cinematic approach, he’s developed his own thoroughly original sound.
First unveiling his unique musical vision in 2021 with his debut single “Part Of Me,” the next year he linked up with Bradley Denniston on “Unpredictable Love” which was followed by a remix of the track by WLL. Continuing to share his sound with a string of singles, Kevin continued to win over fans and tastemakers alike while racking up hundreds of thousands of spins of his music and earning a nomination for Best New Artist in Central Pennsylvania.
Now he brings us his latest release with his new single titled “Love War,” released via Radium Records, another superb showcase of his highly original style. Leaning into a pop-focused rock sound, with “Love Way,” Kevin Whitaker serves up an explosive sound that’s both powerful and catchy.
Recorded at his home studio, Kevin once again liked up with previous collaborator Bradley Denniston to co-write and co-produce the song, the pair craft an enthralling sound of punching rhythms bold vocal performance and a gritty arrangement of industrial-tinged sonic aesthetics.
Perfectly capturing Kevin Whitaker’s epic cinematic sound, the track thematically revolves around a passionate relationship where the couple, while madly in love, endure their own battles. Brought in by the snap of drums, the track immediately erupts with thumping beats and an anthemic chorus where Kevin’s commanding vocals deliver compelling leads over the driving instrumentation.
With crunchy guitars and synths riding the energising propulsion of the beat, Kevin’s rich voice threads memorable melodic lines via impassioned delivery to deliver an enthralling sound. As he continues to share his thrilling sound, Kevin Whitaker is sure to continue going from strength to strength throughout this year and beyond.
Listen to Love War below
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