PISCO – Self Love (2020)
A lot of us don’t realise that it is often okay to not be okay. If you feel that you have not given yourself the love you need lately, ‘Self Love’ by PISCO is the song you should listen to. Using touching lyrics and heartfelt melodies, the single addresses what we all go through daily. The warm soundscape helps the lyrics touch on the topics that we often find too hard to talk about.
Using troubles he has faced in his own life, Joseph Martin, the man behind the sound, crafts a relatable track letting you know that you are not alone. Using his music, he brings us together and lets us know that you can take some time for yourself.
‘Self Love’ gets you hooked from the first moment with a rather groovy opening line. The flow of the melody has you moving to the rhythm as it creeps into your brain and will not let you go. The melody has these different electronic layers that flow together to create an uplifting soundscape. The beats have your head bouncing while the pop elements make you want to dance. The lively vibe of the music helps you feel good as it matches the messaging of the track.
PISCO’s vocals have an autotune edge to them that makes them slightly hazy. This is wonderful as it creates a new layer to the melody that is as infectious as the beats. His performance continues the positive vibes of the melody and makes you want to take a little time for yourself. Through the lyrics, you are filled with the idea that doing this is not something bad. The chorus of the track is very catchy and you might just find yourself singing along.
PISCO lets you know that taking time for yourself is never bad while filling you with good vibes in ‘Self Love’. The catchy melody draws you into the single and gets you moving to the beats. His vocal performance is equally engaging as you are filled with the sense that it is okay to not be okay.
