Fast-rising star Bryant Barnes is fast establishing himself as an artist to follow, and his forthcoming new single, “Is This Love To You,” provides a further tantalizing insight into the depth of his musical genius. The Cypress, Texas, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has signed with Mercury Records to share a song that’s as moving as it is indefinable.
“Is This Love To You” is a texturally rich examination of the complexities of love. Bryant’s voice comes front and center from the first note, slicing through a minimalist beat punctuated with soft, haunting piano lines. The production here is spare but intimate, a fitting setting for Bryant’s raw lyrics. With every line, he rehashes memories from a rocky romance, exploring the anguish and confusion that marks love’s more challenging moments.
“Is This Love To You” stands out for its haunting resonance and Bryant’s uncanny knack for balancing emotional depth with dynamic artistry. His vocals are swaying between tenderness and intensity that echo the emotional tug-of-war of the song’s and at least some of its writer’s central theme. His delivery is so raw that listeners can feel every bit of frustration and longing he expresses, making this song feel like an open diary entry.
The power of the song captures a commonality in relationships. Have you ever been tangled in the intricacies of what’s left unsaid or wondered whether love is love if it returns. Bryant’s words will resonate. The song’s evocative lyrics linger long, leaving you to consider the meaning of love and the different dimensions of love.
Bryant also shared raw footage of a “From The Block” performance in support of this release, further solidifying the power of this already gritty release. It became evident that Bryant Barnes is a singer who targets his audiences’ emotions with unflinching accuracy. “Is This Love To You” presents Bryant Barnes as an artist willing to mix raw emotion and innovation.
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