Blake Rose knows how to translate raw emotion into an utterly memorable hook, and his new single, “Suddenly Okay,” does precisely that. “Suddenly Okay” is both personable and universal. Rose embarks on an aching vocal journey between alt-pop and indie-rock sounds.
“Suddenly Okay” plays out like a subdued epiphany, capturing the moment when, after what seems like an interminable succession of broken hearts, you’ve finally begun to feel yourself again. “Suddenly Okay” develops from a gentle, introspective introduction into a sweeping, cathartic chorus as Rose’s signature electric guitar tones crackle below his plaintive singing. There’s a heaviness to what he’s saying, but also a freeing, as though he’s releasing something weighing him down.
Lyrically, Rose has always excelled at crystallizing big feelings into small, pointed lines, and he lands on that transition from pain to peace here with honesty and vulnerability. The production is lush without being overwhelming, and Zane’s voice is always front and center cracked, honest, and deeply human.
With “Suddenly Okay,” Blake Rose shows why he’s one of the most exciting up-and-coming acts in alt-pop. “Suddenly Okay” creeps up on you, stays in your chest, and reminds you that healing, however slow, always arrives.