SINGLE REVIEWS BY VALERIE VAMPOLA
Eufórquestra "Arizona to Georgia"
Hutty
“Broke Bank”
Connor Terrones
Eufórquestra’s recent single, “Arizona to Georgia,” leans into groovy funk-rock, with jammy vibes and a big sound, reminiscent of early Steely Dan or Steve Miller’s “Fly Like an Eagle.” The song maintains a basic lyrical message about listening louder than speaking. The modal structure pulls the focus to the percussion and atmospheric textures provided by the band, like the ethereal e-piano and organ, or the horns swelling in and out of the jam breaks. While coming in at just under 4 minutes, this song has a lot of potential to extend to a full jam, pushing audiences to have a “little less talk, a little more listen” as the lyrics demand. The band also just dropped another single - “Show Me the Way,” both for the upcoming LP While We Still Got Time, due out this summer.
Hutty (or Hutty the Kid) released his newest single, “Broke Bank,” a rap and hip-hop track reminiscent of trap artists like Jack Harlow and 21 Savage. The Boulder artist coupled this release with a music video featuring clichés like dancing strippers, ski-masks and raining dollar bills. Still, it's a good look. Since making his mark with his 2021 album and over 1.5 million streams on Spotify for his hit “Body Low,” Hutty has been exploring different genres and influences, using hip-hop as his foundation. “Broke Bank” incorporates less fusion of other styles like his 2021 album had, staying within strict hip-hop, incorporating some old school vibes emphasized by a sax riff. The song is dancy, to the point that listeners could imagine themselves bopping along to it on TikTok.
Guitarist Connor Terrones debuts his solo project with his first single, “What Can I Do?” giving listeners a peek into the lofi tastes of the long-time Colorado soul and R&B sideman. Featuring previous Denver residents Julian Cary and Roy Matz, the track is immersed in jazz-harmony practices heard in artists like Thundercat and Michael Mayo. Cary’s cool vocals complement the spacy synth, creating some exciting moments when he breaks into harmony. The track leans heavily into the hiphop aesthetic, complete with a rap verse by Matz. Terrones leads with a strong foot and establishes a clear aesthetic to get listeners excited for the rest of his upcoming album.
Catch Eufórquestra live at City Park in Denver on Saturday, July 10 at noon. More at euforquestra.com
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“Broke Bank” was released June 2. Links to Hutty’s content at beacons.ai/hutty
“What Can I Do?”
“What Can I Do” is out July 1. Catch Terrones’ Album release show at Lost Lake in Denver on September 2nd with Ghost Tapes, Dead Eye Dojo and The White Moms. Visit instagram. com/connorterrones for more.
