Joel Mallen’s newest single “What A Day” takes you on a musical expedition from the first note to the end and simply never lets go of your attention. The song showcases the amazing vocals of Mallen while bringing out his ability to make catchy music. His voice is rich and captivating, and his performance in this record is beyond anyone’s expectations.
The production quality in the song is top notch as evidenced by its professional sheen. The lyrics have been thoughtfully written so that they integrate well with melodies sang along the vocal lines resulting in a coherent enjoyable experience for all listeners. The story line narrated in What A Day tells about an unbelievable summer love affair with a siren that spirals into chaos making it different from any other narrative people would expect.
His style which originated in Manchester and grew up musically in Leeds mirrors the vibrant and dynamic cultures of these cities. This brand of altpop he does is audacious and inventive since it involves blending different genres as well as borrowing influences from various styles to bring something refreshing and thrilling at the same time. What A Day represents this approach, beginning with a soft summery R&B mood before transforming into an edgy, rocky Prince-like sound for the second half of this track. It has unconventional instrumentation and unexpected harmonies that defy genre categorizations.
Being his lead single off forthcoming EP Rapture slated for release on June 14th 2024, “What A Day” sets high expectations for what else is to come. MGMT, Everything Everything, Peter Gabriel or Bjork fans will find much joy in Mallen’s music. With such creativity and boldness in fusing genres together, he promises to have a bright future ahead of him as an artist who’s still finding himself through his fearless experimentation with different styles. We are eager to know where his next move in music will land him.
