"I want to lead you astray, forget what the others say..."
Leeds UK singer songwriter Jake Whiskin has a way with words and melodies. His latest "Satanic Panic Love Song" is, in some ways, painfully catchy. I mean as a music listener, sort of aficionado and full time (ok, part time) cynic, Jake's ability to distil the crushing pull and pain of youthful love, longing and awkwardness with his charming, beautiful vocal lilt felt manipulative, at least at first. The baby grunge acoustic strains, the cajoling melodies and downright clever lyrics and faint Joey Santiago guitar bends make for an addictive drink. In fact, (I have to admit) it all is lovely, smart, emotional and quickly peeled my cynicism away. It is the kind of song that is easy to feel and easy to sing along with.
"This started as a classic escapism, boy/girl love song which felt a bit over the top with the drama of the song, so instead I made it kind of tongue in cheek with the Black Magic/Satanic Panic/Black Metal Tee references - to give myself a bit of a laugh mainly. I grew up loving emo, metal and rock so this is a homage to my teenage self in his Cradle of Filth T-shirt and pink vans I guess."
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Leeds songwriter Jake Whiskin has shared his new single ‘Satanic Panic Love Song’ via Dance To The Radio. His first musical offering of 2022, Whiskin has crafted a classic love song that showcases the vulnerability and self-reflection of his quietly driving and anthemic songwriting, while fondly remembering the tempestuous early loves of his teenage years and their soundtrack of black metal and emo music.
‘Satanic Panic Love Song’ is organic and slow burning with an unabashed earworm chorus. Bringing to mind artists like Manchester Orchestra and Julien Baker, Whiskin opens the track alone with his guitar and voice, before drums, guitars, backing vocals and ethereal sounds slowly envelope him, the atmosphere continuing to build as he explores the pursuit of love, lust and longing. There’s a comfort in his lyricism as he pleads “And you know that I will hold out for you”. Combined with an honest and compelling wit, Jake delivers beautifully orchestrated, heartfelt and delicate nostalgia all the while remaining compellingly understated.
'Satanic Panic Love Song' is one of a number of new tracks from Whiskin digging into his personal history and life growing up as he explores the characters, community and experiences of his younger years.
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