Alec Meza has just released his stunning new single “Can’t Let You Go.“ The haunting track is a stripped back soul searching piano/vocal piece that is instantly addictive.
The song’s sparse but highly effective production allows Alec’s reflective and plaintive vocals to shine through. Any thoughts though that this is a straight up piano ballad are soon arrested by the cool, quirky electronic effects that sneak in midway through and continue to pepper the song until the end.
They are indeed ear candy but also have the desired effect of deliberately disrupting any early notion that Can’t Let You Go is in any way musically standard or ordinary. However, it is the purity of the songwriting that is the star of the show here… with any bells and whistles or glitter and gloss beautifully decorating an already very sound structure.
The New Jersey based artist who released his debut album Ah Real Lovers! in summer 2024 has also built up a very strong live reputation and the live shows along with Alec’s recorded output are both a healthy mix of style and substance.
Other Meza moments definitely worth checking out are the super catchy “Paperboy!” and my personal favourite “Bite My Tongue!” but “Can’t Let You Go” is the first taste of the latest chapter in what is shaping up to a very exciting career. Listen below.
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