After “Strip Mall Jesus,” an excellent debut single that gathered so many positive critics, Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter John Deering returns with another fine piece of sonic artistry that will unquestionably appeal to anyone looking for catchy, memorable, engaging music. “Groove, Groove, Groove” might be his second track but it shines with so many qualities that’s impossible to grasp them all in just one listening. John Deering pushes his songwriting and composing abilities further by incorporating more approaches, techniques, and styles, offering a magnificent song that will not only appeal to music enthusiasts who enjoyed his debut track but also to anyone who’s looking for expertly written and performed music. From the onset, it becomes apparent that this creative singer-songwriter was inspired by bands like The Police, Television, and maybe even Talking Heads at some points yet this composition shines with such distinctive ambiance and energy that can only be connected to John Deering. He showcases many impressive ideas and moves, rarely heard or seen on the contemporary music scene nowadays. With music genres such as alternative, indie rock, art rock, grunge, and rock ‘n’ roll on his disposal, he crafts such a fresh and unique ambiance that immediately penetrates your ears and refuses to let go long after the last notes and beats end. Although his music resonates with the sounds of the seventies, eighties, and nineties music, the qualities that meet all the trends in modern music production are impossible to ignore. These techniques and approaches unquestionably elevate this song to new heights, with every vocal harmony, chord progression, bassline, and beat elevated to completely another level for a greater impact on the listener. Therefore, if you’re looking for music that will immediately tackle all your senses and force you to dance, John Deering’s “Groove, Groove, Groove” will be right up your alley.
As soon as you press play, you’ll stumble upon an entire collection of marvelous guitar works that incredibly shape a mesmerizing backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon. The guitars resonate with jangly, angular tones yet there’s a touch of rawness, abrasiveness, and grittiness achieved by tastefully applying distortion over them. This combination of clean and distorted tones makes this composition so detailed and luxurious from scratch to finish. Not to mention the effort John Deering has put into each chord progression, riff, harmony, melody, lead, and accentuation. This level of dedication in songwriting, composing, arranging, and recording is rarely seen in modern rock songs, but Deering stands out with it. It’s also nearly mindblowing how all these guitar layers articulate together harmoniously without overwhelming each other. Of course, this song wouldn’t sound this good without John Deering’s energetic, passionate, soulful vocal performance. He knows how to let all the emotion out through carefully prepared vocal harmonies. His voice seamlessly glides over low, mid, and high notes with a high-pitched voice almost leaning towards emotive shouts yet it’s profoundly controlled and melodic. This style suits the song’s ambiance well, as he’s perfectly tonally and metrically synchronized with the instrumentations. Besides decorating and emphasizing everything he intended to achieve with his song, he also contributes more emotional depth and complexity to these segments and instrumentations, enhancing the entire structure to the max. You’ll also notice how subtle yet vividly hearable piano performance helps guitars shine even brighter in the mix. The same goes for the bass guitar. It’s impossible to ignore how much those basslines add clarity, depth, detail, and groove to every section. These low-ends are warm, audible, and detailed. They rumble beneath the guitar and piano works, serving as a glue between mentioned instrumentations and drums. In the meantime, the excellent drumming performance drives the entire composition forward with all those well-accentuated, perfectly performed, and tastefully arranged beats, breaks, fills, and other rhythmic acrobatics. These rhythmic patterns keep each instrument in line while simultaneously dictating groove and tempo.
“Groove, Groove, Groove” is a fascinating piece of sonic artistry crafted by one of the finest contemporary singer-songwriters. John Deering is a mastermind who blends only the finest qualities of several music genres in order to deliver an emotional, energetic, memorable, catchy listening experience. His songwriting and composing abilities are simply unmatchable, as his music resonated in an entirely different spectrum from anything you could possibly hear on the music scene nowadays. Therefore, head to your favorite streaming platform and check out this song. It will immediately become your favorite track of the year.
Thoughts Words Action 