Review: "STRIPPED" - GRANT KNOCHE
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- 9 minutes ago
- 2 min read
GRANT KNOCHE's STRIPPED tears through superficiality with thrumming basslines and edgy lyrics. At the end of the day, we want people to see us for our gold medals and blue ribbons. But the times we're not first to the finish line matter just as much. When our phone screens constantly show us crisp, ironed shirts, shiny, glowing hair, and flawless skin, people start to resent the stained clothes, the split ends, and the scars. GRANT KNOCHE sings, "When I'm showing you my heart, all you see is my chest." They prefer the superficial lifestyle rather than who he is. We want to be seen, but some people can't look past the surface. How can people say they truly love us when they turn their heads away from our realest self?
STRIPPED's production is set like a night drive, the best time to let down your guard. The moody bass takes over the song, rumbling like an engine. He revs up with hypnotic vocals and harmonies and a beat pulsing with the power to walk away. His voice carries a warmth, wrapped up in melancholy, reflecting the dynamic between the surface and his soul. He perfects his vulnerability, layering the vocals in the pre-chorus. And if that isn't enough to sink into the song, the synths crash and release like a wave that pulls you under. GRANT KNOCHE leads us from the city crowded with stardom and opens our eyes to the harsh nature of it all.
GRANT KNOCHE is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Dallas, Texas. While he has released albums like FIRST HELLO (2022) and I COULD DIE JUST THINKING OF US (2023), he has written and produced for artists like Christina Aguilera, ADÉLA, Jess Glynne, Victoria Justice, and many more artists. As a kid, GRANT KNOCHE acted on Nickelodeon and the Brat series. His role as a former Kidz Bop star showcases his early passion for music, which has grown since then. At the age of 10, he taught himself to write and produce using Logic. He's currently 22 years old and based in Los Angeles. Now, you can listen to his most recent album, GOOD LUCK GETTING OVER ME.
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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