Based in Glasgow, Estrada Music Project stands at the fascinating crossroads of science and art, the artistic banner of Dr. Alejandro Estrada, a practicing NHS urologist who transforms the intensity, compassion and complexity of the medical world into profoundly emotive musical experience. A multi-instrumentalist with a knack for exploring meaningful themes, Estrada draws on synth-driven atmospheres, cinematic guitars and heartfelt lyricism to explore life from his own unique perspective.
His work flows across genres, as well as between the physical and emotional worlds he inhabits on a daily basis. Following his work during the day in hospital, he can often be writing original material in the evenings, supported by a loving family which instills a sense of gratitude, hope and faith that filters into his sonic output. “God has filled my life with so much love, I can’t help but let it flow through the music I write,” he shares.
This year, he’s been sharing his musical vision with the world since debuting with his first single “What can I say?” in April. Since then, he’s shared a string of well-received releases while winning over fans across the UK and beyond. Now he brings us his latest release with his brand new single titled “I don’t need to hide anymore,” a song which serves as a declaration of identiry and self-acceptance.
The inspiration for the song comes from Estrada’s own experiences of feeling the pressure to conceal aspects of himself, from tattoos to his own style, within the conservative confines of the medical profession. Musically and thematically, it’s a statement of liberation, affirming that passion and love for what you do are what truly matter, resulting in an empowering anthem that celebrates honesty in its purest form.
Framed in an uptempo synth rock soundscape dashed with new wave aesthetics and infectious pop appeal, the track rolls with rattling percussion, pulsing bass lines, bright guitar notes and zappy synth textures capped by smooth vocal lines. Opened by a heart beat sample, the chug of soft bass guitar notes ushers in a spacey scene of crisp drums and sweeping synth elements as delicate key tones add flashes of gentle melody. As Estrada’s expressive voice glides in, he spins memorable lines above the twang of guitar, layering up with overlapping voices to form an enveloping sound.
Flowing with elegant melodic writing and thoughtful lyrics propelled by the ever-present forward motion of the arrangement, “I don’t need to hide anymore” sees Estrada Music Project distil a significant personal epiphany into engaging musical expression that’s original, catchy and widely relatable all at once. As the Estrada Music Project continues to develop, we can’t wait to see what comes next on what’s sure to be its breakout year as an exciting creative endeavour on the rise.
Listen to I don’t need to hide anymore below
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