Larry Karpenko – Heart Calls Love (2025)
With a firm root in Christian faith, and a background in praise and worship, Larry Karpenko explores the concept of love with melodic flair. Venturing into intimate spaces with poetic lyricism, the US-based singer-songwriter creates comfortable solace, tender acceptance and heartwarming messages of “don’t worry, it’s all good”. With a diverse catalogue, including orchestral performance and production, Karpenko pushes the boundaries of sound, composition and creation. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘Heart Calls Love’.
Following his well-received single ‘Little Things New’ – the first release since his 2016 album Beautiful Together – ‘Heart Calls Love’ is an upbeat, pop-spired burst of music; however, as much as one could lay it against commercial pop artists, there is an eccentricity drawing together various slicks of old-school and modern-day pop. Soft and soothing, a ballad-esque sensation lingers with a swoop of dream-pop… then again, 80s-drenched synth pop breaks forward with indie-pop breaking through in the rock-tinged guitar.
Alright, so I used the term “pop” a lot in the previous single but that’s what ‘Heart Calls Love’ really is – not only the genre but that burst or pop of raw emotion fixed in the song. Gentle and smooth, the synths take you on a kaleidoscopic sonic river surrounded by fairy dust. Clips of keys with a peep of guitar shimmer brightly; however, it is Karpenko’s vocals that bring rich warmth to a heart-warming tune. Interesting fact: Karpenko’s daughter adds her vocals in the mid-way conversation enhancing the “aww” factor and making it a little more special.
“’Heart Calls Love’ is an energetic love song, relatable to young and old, carefree to the casual encounter, yet with narrative drawing discerning listeners into introspection and contemplation… leaving the listener with desire to understand themselves on their quest to more fully understand love.” – Larry Karpenko on ‘Heart Calls Love’
Sincere, sentimental and insightful, ‘Heart Calls Love’ is a testament to Karpenko’s originality, innovation and genuineness. I cannot wait for more from this talented musician and will definitely keep my eye on his discography. Until then, I’m eager to enjoy more of his previous releases.
Find out more about Larry Karpenko on his official website, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
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