Music

Sometimes a pop song doesnt have to do too much: a hummable melody, a few moments of perfection, and a beat that feels right.

Beneath it all, the clean and natural sound of an acoustic drum set shines through, and the warmth of the bass and kick drum are enough to keep you cozy on a winters night.

Comedy-rappers Handsome Naked reference a host of rap and hip-hop influences, keep the mood light, and offer up a backdrop of Chicago by day.

Natural, plus something: the lead guitar is left to slowly wander into a state of total self-importance, like a kid jamming in his garage while the neighborhood is at church.

Every sound, every note, makes a mark: from the small notes on the piano, to the dynamic swell of the bass and the inflections from the lead vocal.

As you peel back the layers of intricate bass, emotional vocal delivery, and auxiliary keyboards, you are left with a pocket-driven core that will not be ignored.

It feels a bit like bouncing around your rich in-laws house with a glass full of expensive vodka.

The lyrics smack of gothic imagery against the backdrop of a city at night.