Rock/Review Tom Minor - It's Easy to Play Hearts

Hailing from London N1, where he was born to and raised by a multicultural Finnish-Swedish family, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, reggae, and ska. After several years in the shadows of showbiz and odd jobs as far as New Zealand, Tom Minor now splits most of his time between London and Helsinki.

Tom Minor’s tune “It's Easy to Play Hearts” is a musical revelation that pulls you into an all-new world to unravel the deep complexities of broken hearts. This sophomore single takes a lively trip around the sounds and feelings of a heart that has been broken. It is a Motown style of melody made of bells and whistles and full of bittersweet words, with guitars crying for those who were brokenhearted.

However sad “It’s Easy to Play Hearts” may appear at first glance, it is far from being a requiem for a lost lover. It provides a cheerful and contagious pop-soul experience that is meant to let go of one’s pain and accept what will be in life by heart.

This track features strongly the vocal tom minor, which is a compelling force. Emotions of sadness are mixed with strength and a touch of cheekiness. His amazing vocals are paired with the Motown-based music arrangement, creating a distinctive blend of sound that's sure to grab your attention.

It also makes the dance floor ready due to its danceable rhythm and bouncy spirit. However, it is a track that reverberates inside your lonely room and is with you in the battles with tears, for instance.

“It’s Easy to Play Hearts” emphasizes the emotional potency of music in conveying complex messages. This is something that reminds us that in heartbreaking moments, we can feel relief and happiness. This track makes a statement about Tom’s skillfulness since, at first glance, it appears like an easy pop-soul number with enough depth and soul, which makes it not just fun but also something to think about at the same time.

To wrap up, “It’s Easy to Play Hearts” is an amazing song whose message takes heartache and turns it into a dance-worthy soul song. His ability to incorporate the dichotomy of sorrow and celebration, which makes it mandatory for those who want to feel themselves during celebrations and at the same time enjoy the beat, is definitely worth listening to.