Jack Rideout confidently navigates the modern pop landscape with his latest single, “When You’re Not Sober,” a track that seamlessly blends catchy melody with truth. Mixing sleek pop sensibilities with a faint undercurrent of folk, Rideout gives us a song that’s both shiny and deeply personal, the kind of killer first impression that will get music fans wanting more.
“When You’re Not Sober” delves into the intoxicating power of a toxic bond. Rideout plays up the love that seems electric when it’s high and crushing when it’s low, encapsulating the dizzying cycle with a melodic hook that echoes long after the song is out. That arrangement underpins the song, giving it texture and exposure, anchoring its pop sheen in something more primal and heartfelt. The folk touch gently ripples through the arrangement, adding an earthy warmth to the track that sits perfectly with its modern pop production. This joining of forces enables Rideout to straddle genres with ease, drawing in pop fans while providing enough acoustic realness for folk-tinged ears.
What sets “When You’re Not Sober” apart is its emotional relatability. Rideout Hawa doesn’t romanticize toxicity, he depicts it as addictive, something that feels irresistible even when you’re aware it’s killing you. That candor lends the song a human edge that ultimately elevates it from mere ear candy, it’s a reflection of relationships many listeners will know all too well.
On “When You’re Not Sober,” Jack Rideout proves he’s a developing voice worth hearing, someone who can meld modern pop hooks with introspective storytelling.
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