Martin Luke Brown - “**it gets better”
Martin Luke Brown’s latest release, “**it gets better,” is a catchy indie pop song that explores themes of mental health and coming of age.
The music is built on a fast-paced beat that has the feeling of running to its sound, almost as if it would be a great song to jog to. Claps and topper noises are used wonderfully in the song to fill out the percussive elements. They pan to different sides, ensuring that the mix is constantly evolving.
The song is tastefully stripped back, allowing for the dark, melodic lines of the synth bass, delays, and Martin’s vocal to fill the songs arrangement over the foundational rhythm. The chorus sections grow in size as the song goes on, thanks to the addition of a piano, which gives the track more depth. The vocal performance also grows wonderfully in dynamics.
“**it gets better” is an upbeat song musically. The song’s lyrics, which explore the complexity of mental health, are well written. According to Martin, the song oversimplifies mental health in a basic, humorous way. He envisions his mother singing it to him and promising that things will improve. He doesn’t know for sure whether things really get better for everyone, but he thinks it’s crucial for people to feel happy and dance.
“**it gets better” is a catchy, well-produced indie pop song that has a great positive message. It’s a feel-good track that will get you moving.
Pre-order Martin Luke Brown’s upcoming record, damn, look at the view!, here, due to be released on May 19.