His first release of 2020, ‘Drive Me Away’, talks about two protagonists who are wanting to escape the city that they’re metaphorically stuck on. The song’s production delivers an aggressive pop-rock overtone, but balanced with an astounding vocal performance that generates the kind of belief one might need in order to feel one’s true commitment in there undertaking. At the heart of ‘Drive Me Away’, it is a song about escapism - but with an underlying sense of hope for a better tomorrow. Jonathan Milanes is currently working on releasing multiple singles and has a 4 EP project planned to release in 2020 - starting with the first EP ‘Equilibrium’, releasing in May.

Drive Me Away

Following up on my initial release of 2020, ‘Algorithm’ is a track I self-produced wanting to challenge myself to sound more alternative and left-field. And as much as I love the familiarity of ‘pop’; I’m also a fan of this new wave of underground artists breaking the rules in terms of production. The core of it is artistic freedom, to not be bound by one concept and genre.

The song’s initial inspiration came from being bombarded with ads/posts that were taken from my usage data (algorithm). And lyrically, it’s about questioning one’s true self in a digital age. And as high-tech and smart as the algorithm’s generally are, what are the implications long-term? Just a deep thought I had to write and sing about – no conspiracies here 😊

Algorithm

‘Beautiful love’s corrupted’ is about the pre-conceived illusion that love is meant to be perfect; and the acceptance of how messy and dark (corrupted) it actually is. 

In terms of production, I wanted to capture a lot of the pop elements I’ve been hearing a lot on the pop charts (synth layered vocals, the use of space for vocal hooks, and being more playful with my lyrics/phrasing). Simply put, I wanted to produce a great pop/rock record. 

And so here’s my gift to you 🥰

Beautiful Love's Corrupted

An epic indie-rock track that compliments a road trip with fellow runaway dreamers - a swift goodbye to our former selves.

COMING OF AGE LYRICS

I’m a half-caste kid left on my own
Forgive me I sinned I don’t belong
I’m a runaway dreamer chasing clouds just to feel her

We’ll be okay, we’ll be okay
We’ll be okay, we’ll be okay

Coming of age
Coming of age

I won’t be looking back I’m certain now
I’m a loose maniac heading outbound
And I’ll tide against the wind keep my destiny unhinged

We’ll be okay, we’ll be okay
We’ll be okay, we’ll be okay

Coming of age
Coming of age

Soon we’ll be memories
Soon we’ll be memories
Memories in a dream

Coming of Age

🎹I write and produce music about coming-of-age and bring honesty, hope and optimism in my lyrics.

🎸Alternative pop-rock and 80s inspired.

Jonathan Milanes

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