Under The Sun
Self-Released, 2020
8/10
A 7 track EP that collects several singles from the 22 year old future pop star Kylie Odetta, Under The Sun displays the youngsters enormous talent with some adventurous and varied song craft.
The quick listen starts with the title track, where Odetta’s soulful and expressive vocals guide a very melodic pop filled journey of energetic, playful sounds, and “Never Letting Go” continues the landscape with finger snapping fun alongside a dance friendly environment.
Deeper in the record, “I Am Here” soars high with Odetta’s strong vocals in the upbeat climate, and “Like Literally” appears twice, once very pop focused with synthetic percussion, while the acoustic version strips the environment bare with keys and soothing singing as Odetta proves she shines in sparse situations, too.
Odetta’s songs come from life experience, and her relatable wordplay runs parallel to the universally enjoyable songwriting that’s right in line with today’s modern pop on this polished and sleek collection.
Travels well with: Mat Kearney- Just Kids; Gina Sicilia- Love Me Madly