A grooving combo of funky pop and glam-rock delights on “Camera,” the stylish debut single from Second Paloma. The Los Angeles-based band formed last year after performing together in various forms, and features Alex Yeomanson (vocals and guitar), Mia Licon (vocals), Howie Fitzgerald (bass), Arifa Khursheed (keyboard), Aabid Fitzgerald (drums), and Asher Bodhi (guitar).
A funky bass drive, colorful keys, and steady percussion complement a charismatic vocal presence, maneuvering seamlessly from the “welcome to the earth baby” salutations to the infectious “a camera in my face” hook, where layered vocal expressiveness pairs with the driving bass line and glistening keys for a replay-inducing impact. “Does it matter in the end?” a feverishly ardent vocal ascent unveils at the two-minute turn, showing a lovable dynamic between debonair funkiness and more rousing emotion, while the final sequence invigorates with a hastened pace. “Camera” is a meticulously produced, undeniably catchy debut success from Second Paloma.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
