Piper Connolly – unapologetic

Remember those catchy, memorable, captivating songs that immediately bring up only the best memories of summertime spent hanging out with friends and doing nothing but having a really good time? Tunes that bring back those beautiful feelings we desperately need in these modern times, when everything is chaotic, rushed, and pushed to the very limits. Piper Connolly’s new single carries those special vibes that immediately comfort your ears and transport you to simpler times. “unapologetic,” another taster of “she’s too much!,” her upcoming extended play slated for release on September 25th via all streaming platforms, is one of those songs that immediately grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go long after the last notes and beats fade away. Lyrically, “unapologetic” is about being yourself, staying true to yourself, and not being sorry. When many people pretend they’re something they’re not on social media, it’s important to stay who you are and continue to walk the earth with your head up high. Piper Connolly explores this theme with such precision and finesse by infusing various sentiments, moods, situations, and circumstances, which in this case, perfectly translate to all orchestrations and overall ambiance of the song. Sonically, “unapologetic” relies upon alternative rock music, as all the fundamental elements are omnipresent in each segment, yet do not be surprised if you stumble upon some of the finest properties borrowed from indie rock, indie pop, and maybe even some pop-punk. Of course, these additional elements are more there as necessary enhancements, accentuating and decorating particular moments where this song needs them most, but Piper Connolly remains loyal to the primary sonic direction from start to finish. And while the song resonates with a healthy dosage of nostalgia, there’s still a notion that “unapologetic” is packed with qualities that meet all the trends of modern music production. Therefore, it’s one of those songs that will not only appeal to longtime alternative rock, indie rock, and indie pop fans, but also to those music enthusiasts looking for a cleverly assembled, flawlessly performed, and perfectly produced songs.

From the onset, it becomes apparent Piper Connolly thought about everything while writing, composing, arranging, and producing this fine piece of sonic artistry. “unapologetic” arrives with a perfect structure, decorated with clever arrangements, profoundly detailed segments, brilliant ideas, and outstanding musicianship. But the first detail you’ll notice is how Piper Connolly’s marvelous voice resonates throughout the entire composition. She absolutely shines here, serving as a centerpiece of the song, commanding attention, elevating everything to new heights, and guiding all the listeners on an epic journey through the expansive sonic universe. Besides decorating and elevating all those segments and orchestrations, her incredible vocal performance also contributes more melody, harmony, complexity, and emotional depth, all while gliding over all those low, mid, and high notes. You’ll notice the additional vocal layers during choruses, bringing detail and an anthemic quality. These additional layers make “unapologetic” more powerful, memorable, and captivating. In the meantime, the interplay between acoustic and guitar layers creates a perfect backdrop for the vocals to shine upon. During the calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal verses, you’ll notice how acoustic guitars deliver arpeggiated chord progressions, harmonies, and melodies, while during the anthemic choruses, the electric guitars also jump in, offering tastefully distorted riffs. Also, you’ll notice some synth chord progressions, pads, and leads, included for more depth and melody. Everything fits so nicely together, creating a lush ambiance that stays with you long after the last notes and beats fade away. Beneath these orchestrations, you’ll notice how bass guitar roars, bringing more than necessary heaviness, clarity, and depth, all while serving as a binding element between guitars, synths, and rhythmic patterns. These deep, dense, heavy low ends contribute more groove, warmth, and detail without overwhelming the remainder of the instrumentations, proving that the artist thought about everything while assembling this song. The drumming here is spectacular, with all those steady, moderate, well-accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics keeping all the instruments in line while dictating groove and pace. There’s a certain feel in drumming performance that offers tremendous dynamics to this song. During the choruses, the drumming is calmer, more relaxing, but perfectly accentuated, while during the verses, all those beats are much heavier and more powerful, flawlessly keeping time for guitars. Each instrument has its place and purpose here, making “unapologetic” such a memorable piece worth spinning over and over again.

“unapologetic” immediately forces you to turn it up and enjoy life to the fullest. It’s a modern alternative rock masterpiece written and performed by an artist who urges you to stand up, be proud, and stay true to yourself. Piper Connolly is a brilliant songwriter and artist capable of writing emotionally and sonically resonant songs that immediately tackle all the senses, and if you love soulful, passionate, emotive, captivating alternative rock that makes you feel good, then you should check out “unapologetic” as soon as possible. Do not miss this gem!