Charlotte OC - “Romeo”
From Blackburn, United Kingdom, singer-songwriter Charlotte OC returns to the blog with the retro soul-infused indie pop single, “Romeo.”
Pressing the play button invites a full-band arrangement into your ears, bursting to life with a vintage-hued rhythm section that boasts a steady beat and creamy bass line. Across the top of “Romeo,” the sweet sounds of an acoustic guitar ring out, and we’d be completely surprised if you’re not immediately swept away by the track’s gentle sway.
The voice of Charlotte OC always delivers, and here she reveals a swooning vocal performance that is rich with simmering emotion. “Romeo” feeds into the idea that Hollywood has instilled upon the lot of us: unexpectedly meeting someone at the perfect time, capturing “that feeling of rare romantic alignment after everything else has unravelled.”
To drive the hook home, additional layers of vocals are deployed, gaining wondrous harmonies and widening the sweet sound to the far ends of the sonic space. Auxiliary textures of “oooohs” provide to the overall elation of falling in love, all set to a backdrop of a nostalgically soulful production. We cannot wait for you to hear this one.
-HD