Jetlag – Wicked Tongue

Music always works in mysterious ways. It’s nearly mind-blowing how some artists and bands craft their songs. Each act has its own approach to songwriting, composing, arranging, recording, and producing, making music one of the most versatile art forms. Of course, those results are readily apparent once the song is on a streaming platform, gradually revealing the brilliance of a songwriter. And it’s always exciting to hear the ideas of someone who put heart and soul into a song for it to resonate profoundly. Jetlag, a band helmed by outstanding singer-songwriter Simon Glancy, is definitely one of those music outlets whose creativity goes beyond comprehension so many times throughout the entire song. With “Wicked Tongue,” a new standalone single release on all streaming platforms today, Jetlag showcases how indie and alternative music still has so many things to say. Sonically, the band explores the fallout of a relationship by examining and contemplating what went wrong, what he said that offended the partner, but also captures all the paranoia and self-doubt filling the blanks once the memory disappears. Jetlag beautifully explores various sentiments, moods, situations, and circumstances, making “Wicked Tongue” a highly relatable composition that will immediately resonate with the broader auditorium. Sonically, this song shines with all those fundamental elements of indie and alternative music, but as is usually the case, there’s always more included along the way. Therefore, do not be surprised if you stumble upon some of the finest properties borrowed from psych, glam, classic rock, synth and new wave, indie pop, etc. Of course, these additional sonic ingredients serve as enhancements, decorations, and accentuations that uplift this marvelous composition to new heights while the band remains loyal to the primary sonic direction. And you’ll also notice how “Wicked Tongue” carries qualities that meet all the trends in modern music production while also resonating with a subtle touch of nostalgia. It’s one of the greatest compositions you’ll hear in a while, so you should immediately place it on your music radar.

“Wicked Tongue” is literally packed with brilliant ideas and outstanding musicianship. Every segment carries so many beautiful vocal, sonic, and rhyhtmic maneuvers, proving that Jetlag has thoroughly worked on song structure, arrangements, and every other detail that makes this song so captivating. Simon Glancy’s soulful, passionate, confident, powerful vocal performance is what will catch your attention immediately. He not only brings more melody and harmony to this composition, but also elevates the entire structure to new heights, keeps you focused on what’s happening within the entire song, and guides you through every segment with such precision and finesse. His impressive vocal range easily transforms from calm, soothing, relaxing moments to higher, powerful registers, decorating every verse and chorus with tremendous conviction. Of course, the additional vocal layers are also added to the particular parts, making “Wicked Tongue” more detailed and anthemic. In the meantime, the interplay between acoustic and electric guitar shapes a perfect backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon. You’ll hear how catchy, memorable, engaging chord progressions delivered on the acoustic guitar resonate on one side, while the raw, unfiltered, fuzzy, tastefully distorted riffs bring that grittiness on the other side. But there are also jawdropping solos included along the way that certainly uplift “Wicked Tongue” to an entirely new level. A great portion of melody and harmony comes from equally impressive synth performance. You’ll hear how all those themes, leads, and pads contribute more complexity to each segment, without ever overwhelming the remainder of the orchestration. Beneath all those lush guitars and synths, you’ll notice how intricate low ends rumble, offering more depth, clarity, and heaviness to the song, all while acting as a binding element between the mentioned instrumentations and drums. These deep, dense, warm, powerful basslines bring more groove and detail without spoiling the guitars and synths. The portion of groove, dynamics, and details comes from excellent drumming performance. You’ll notice how thoughtfully assembled, flawlessly performed, and tastefully accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics keep everything in line. Each instrument has its place and purpose here, making “Wicked Tongue” such a perfect tune.

“Wicked Tongue” is one of those songs that, once you press play, immediately penetrates your listening apparatus and refuses to let go. It wraps around your ears, grabs you by the collar, and transports you into a completely different realm. Simon Glancy is an incredible songwriter and composer. He takes only the finest elements of indie and alternative rock music, combines them with even more complementary styles, and crafts music that is simultaneously emotionally and sonically resonant. You can hear Jetlag’s experience, musicianship, and ideas from start to finish. The band operates as an unstoppable machines, with the sole purpose of delivering nothing but a fascinatinating, vocal harmonies, melodies, and groovy beats. “Wicked Tongue” is a perfect indie and alternative rock composition, assembled by one of the finest musicians you could possibly stumble upon nowadays. If you love your music as soulful, emotive, passionate, melodic, and captivating, then “Wicked Tongue” will be right up your alley. Do not miss it!