The young Californian reminisces fondly on his past, as he gears up for the next chapter of his journey. Melt away to RC AVENUE’s smooth vocals and think of the good times, listen to “FLIPSIDE” now.
At just 17 years old, filipino-american musician RC AVENUE is exploding with raw talent. Between his stellar vocal ability and his mastermind production and songwriting skills, I have developed a well-deserved admiration for this underrated artist. I’ve been aware of RC for some time, and today I am extremely excited to share with you his latest record “FLIPSIDE”.
Written and produced entirely by himself in his Carmel bedroom, “FLIPSIDE” is a track about looking back on all the cherished memories and experiences we’ve shared with special people in our lives. “FLIPSIDE BY RC AVE is pure friendship and heartfelt memories presented as a piece of music. [As] we move on in life and start new journeys, we leave with new lessons learned and experiences from people we won't ever forget, but unfortunately have to leave.”, the singer wrote on his instagram (@rcavenue). A fast, steady plucking pattern on the bass guitar provides the foundation for this daydreamy track, but the obvious star is RC AVENUE’s infectiously sweet voice. Filling my ears with his warm and slightly grainy vocal, the artist comes to terms with ending one chapter of his life to begin another, and while listening to this track I found myself thinking about certain faces and specific instances that I hold close to heart. “FLIPSIDE” has the groove and vocal flare of modern r&b/pop music, with a Cali-style alternative indie approach to the instrumentation and overall production. Over DM, Pookie got to ask RC when and why he created this record, and the artist replied:
“I produced FLIPSIDE in my bedroom in Carmel CA. I wrote it after my high school graduation, I was realizing that my friends and close connections I made throughout the years would all split up at the end of summer. I wanted the song to be a sentimental experience for kids [who are experiencing] the same thing as me rn. I found making music in middle school as a form of light in that very dark time of mine. I was homeless, so I needed an escape from the sad reality so I pulled out garageband and started making beats. Now I’m here living my best life and progressing in the best possible way.”
Wow. Truly amazing. RC AVENUE is something special if you haven’t already figured that out, and I would highly advise you to listen to “FLIPSIDE” and all of his other fantastic works ASAP. A *Pookie Certified* 10/10. This won’t be the last time you hear of this artist.
08/15/2022
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