Invigorating with its confessional, heart-on-sleeve rock power, “STOP TELLING” is a recent track from Toronto-based artist AliveTeen. Her recent singles show a dynamic aesthetical range, spanning from the dreamily soulful pop of “STAY” to the club-ready rock/pop synergy within “Promise.” With “STOP TELLING” she embraces that rock-friendly realm even further, paired with “you’re driving me crazy” lyrical sentiments for a scorching, expressive replay-inducer of a track.
AliveTeen cites acts like Linkin Park, Bring Me the Horizon, The Prodigy in influencing the rock elements within her sound — showing no shortage of guitar solos, stirring distortion, and fervent vocal appeal, which celebrates a natural vocal tone devoid of any autotune effects. “STOP TELLING” wastes no time in launching into those throbs of distortion, complemented by wordless vocal emotion that expands in layers as the lead emerges.
“Told me how to fly / Cut my wings, you lied,” AliveTeen’s vocals let out with steady, confident precision. “Stop telling lies, I’m not surprised, you’re driving me crazy, forget my eyes,” she continues during the fantastic chorus, which consumes in its escalated vocal tone and pulsating electric guitar presence. Also impressing with its cinematic, boxing-themed music video, “STOP TELLING” is a memorable overall standout from AliveTeen.
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