Review: "Heatwave" - Maria West
- Kyler Griggs
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Falling in love can bring multiple feelings and emotions to the forefront of your heart. A spark of interest can quickly grow out of control into a larger, raging connection. Maria West's debut single, "Heatwave," reveals what this experience is like. With memorable lyrics that fit the imagery of a "heatwave," rather than simply listening to the song, you can feel its message. Lyrics "One touch and I'm up in flames / No way I leave the same / We run every light in sight / Still call it love when we fight" and "Sunset is fading, I'm burning out. Loved like July but it's bitter now. You swore you've changed but red flags still roar" conveys the experience of a fast-burning, passionate love. Passion is good for any relationship, but like with many things, too much passion can cause later issues. When riding the high of a thrilling, intense romance, its easy to let the emotions influence your decisions. In the end, the emotions can become so much, that it leads to the relationship fizzling out.
From the moment the song starts, you are met with an upbeat, groovy sound. It immediately captures your attention and sets the tone for the song. The sound shifts to a more lowkey sound by the first verse. The steady guitar strums and background beats keeps the song at a lively pace. West's vocals are delicate and fairy-like, matching with the sound of the song. It has a certain vibe to it that makes the song sound somewhat nostalgic and dream-like. Heatwave feels like the perfect song that could play during an emotional montage in a cinematic film. It also would be the perfect song to listen to in the car on a summer roadtrip with your windows down and the wind in your hair.
Singer-songwriter Maria West is a homemaker making music out of a soft rebellion. West grew up on 90s guitars and timeless hooks. All of her music has hints of that sound. Her songs are all cinematic alt-pop with a nostalgic vibes. The songs are meant to evoke certain memories that linger. West has over 20k followers on Instagram. She shares bits of herself and her life as a homemaker through cozy pictures and videos. She also shares more of her captivating music and beautiful vocals with videos of her singing from her home studio. Maria West is an authentic singer-songwriter with a unique voice and sound that sets her apart. Follow Maria West below to stay updated with her future projects!
Written By Kyler Griggs
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