A lush, jangly charmer from Brooklyn-based artist Samuel Campoli, “Every Time” is amongst the many highlights on his newly released EP, Going to Places. The EP as a whole dazzles across both moments of subdued psych-ready introspection and more expressive, hooky ardor — a dynamic prowess that’s evident on this standout single as well, even in its brief though wholly impactful runtime. A musician, composer, and audio engineer, Campoli’s harmonious vocal layering and knack for sating tonal evolutions compel throughout this track and Going to Places.
Mellow guitar pulses, with a breezy island-set feeling, move seamlessly within Campoli’s gentle vocal ethereality. Tactful doses of reflective backing harmonies build with enjoyable immersion, into the absorbing “how did this happen to me?” refrain — where added guitar twanging and more active rhythms coincide with replay-inducing allure. The range between the verses’ dreamy contemplations and the more rousing rock spirit in that refrain makes for a consistently engaging listen.
The track’s structural journey derives enjoyably from Campoli’s diverse tastes and expertise. The initial, serene guitar tones feel reflective of his love for tropical psychedelic music, while the ensuing fervency brings forth a textured charisma and satiating expanse — a thorough success in terms of mood, which is no surprise coming from an artist in Campoli, who has succeeded in the realm of film scores as well; he scored a feature by John E. Kilberg.
“Every Time” is a delightful piece of songwriting and production from Campoli, who enthralls across the entirety of the Going to Places EP, streaming in full below:
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
