Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Simchak's latest single, "Kings and Queens," revives the neon-hued heartbeat of the Reagan-era sound by blending elements of indie pop with new wave and 80s rock in a manner that is both reflective and invigorating. "Kings and Queens" hints at a more retro vibe, immediately takes you back to the era when music was big, brash, unashamed, and soaked in anthemic choruses.
If Simchak pilfers from the '80s palette, he infuses his work with a modern singer-songwriter's sensibility, ensuring that the record sounds more like a revival. This track strikes a balance between self-reflection and sweeping narratives. And Jack's voice, gritty and warm in equal doses, neatly pulls all that convincingness together. It simultaneously straddles the pangs of memories for a bygone era and the conversations happening right this minute in today's indie pop space.
In "Kings and Queens," you hear the heart of a songwriter who came of age inspired by rock and roll's golden moments and has found a new outlet to breathe relevance into worn but classic sounds for the current generation. With "Kings and Queens," Jack Simchak is resuscitating retro aesthetics. The result is a song that feels timeless, one that could be played on vinyl or streamed today.
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