Josh Long – Tidal Wave (2023)

January 20, 2023 Nicole Indie Rock

Bringing together funk, disco, pop and indie-rock with dazzling nostalgic flair, singer-songwriter Josh Long has a sound that is utterly inimitable. Hailing from California, the US-based musician translates topical themes through music making them accessible, enjoyable and more relatable to audiences. With only three songs beneath his belt (including the latest track ‘Tidal Wave’), Long can be considered a minnow in the sonic pool of sharks; however, he is already turning heads globally with coverage from Rock Era Magazine, Obscure Sound, Sinusoidal Music, Couch Magazine, and Clunk Magazine. Come with us as we delve into his most recent single ‘Tidal Wave’.

Following his well-received single ‘Love In You’, Josh Long blasts into the new year with ‘Tidal Wave’. Unlike his previous material, ‘Tidal Wave’ has a more sophisticated indie-rock sound tinged by old-school indie-folk tones. Is this an evolution of Long’s style experimenting with heavier, harder-hitting melodies or is it just a brief lapse into something more diverse? Either way, the more rock-inspired style highlights Long’s diversity and eclecticism as an artist.

Influenced by musicians like Tom Petty, The Eagles, Lenny Kravitz, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Josh Long brings a retro-rock vibe to listeners in ‘Tidal Wave’. His dulcet tones slide atop the harmonic melody, but there is a brash boldness that seems to cut you to the quick. I am particularly impressed by the guitar solo reminiscent of Lenny Kravitz. Yet, despite the similarity to artists like Tom Petty and Kravitz, Josh Long retains a uniqueness that is entirely his own. When discussing ‘Tidal Wave’, Long explains that it “is the perfect encapsulation of me as a songwriter. The musical progression with new musical elements, such as electric guitars and brass sections, sprinkled throughout creates a musical swell that I’ve always been inspired by…”

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