Published on October 11th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor

Jerad Finck – New Kids (SEAWAVES REMIX)

Finck’s original single sold over 40,000 downloads and so far has over 2 million streams on Spotify- not bad for an unsigned indie artist. He has decided to release a remixed version in support of Everytown.Org – for Gun Safety. The video itself also brings in Finck’s care and concern for gun control, emphasizing “enough is enough.” He states under the video: “I have always been a strong advocate for civil rights and equality, it is something very close to my heart. This song is aimed directly at the LGBTQ population, those suffering religious discrimination or persecution, those who were bullied, and of course the rampant racism that is still alive and well in our country. We are all the New Kids, we are the vessel for change.”

“New Kids” opens with potently emerging synths, followed by a muscular groove thrumming with dynamism, as the throbbing bassline and syncopated drums secure the beat. The flowing energy of the music escalates slowly across the verse and bridge, then ramps up to celestial levels on the chorus, as layers of harmonics swell on deep textures.

Finck’s voice ranges from hushed and portentous to discharging galvanizing resonant tones. It’s a dominating voice that achieves sonic hegemony by means of projection and rich, affluent tones rather than by screaming. Frankly, it’s one of the best male voices around, melodic, buff, yet singularly evocative.

The Seawaves remix of “New Kids” exudes reverberating intensity and a brawny rhythm hard to resist. The harmonic colors ache with titanic pulses, as Jerad Finck’s compelling tones assert their vitality in this superb version of “New Kids.”