Before you all get all witty on us, know this: ‘Chasing Shadows’ is good, old-fashioned rock’n’roll. Packed with gritty distortions and relentless energy, the track feels simple, yet hard-hitting and urgent, exactly as it should. It doesn’t seek to reinvent the wheel; rather, it leans into it, it perfects it. Moreover, the single is a true DIY effort, with Luxembourg-based rocker Paul Gehl showcasing his heightened musicianship and bold guitar skills.
Recorded by Gehl himself, ‘Chasing Shadows’ also highlights Paul’s multi-instrumentalist aura, as he records all of the instruments by his lonesome. In a way, the track sounds precisely like he envisions, everything being under control and functioning at pace. Introduced by a magnetic, gripping guitar riff and a potent drum groove, ‘Chasing Shadows’ then leaves space for Gehl’s anthemic vocals, here soaked into a playful spring reverb, a feature that adds a certain nostalgia and retro character to the overall aural picture.
Delving deeper into the inspiration behind his songwriting, Paul explains: “The lyrics are about how many people are chasing money and fame, and buy expensive things just to impress other people they don’t even know. To me, life isn’t about how much stuff you can afford but rather about finding real meaning and purpose in what you’re doing every single day of your existence.”
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