Rock/Review Lauren McCallum - Paradise

Lauren McCallum is a Singaporean/British singer-songwriter—new to your scene but not new to the songwriting scene. Bringing eclectic styles and influences to her own brand of anthemic pop to refresh your senses and reset your week. Filtering the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Little Mix, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, and James Arthur through a head full of cool contemporary pop—throw in a mini guitar and a fierce top line, and you have Lauren McCallum.

With her song Paradise, singer-songwriter Lauren McCallum takes an intriguing turn by embracing rock, a genre she hasn't typically tackled in her own work. The song demonstrates McCallum's flexibility and how well her composition works in a variety of genres. She sings an incredibly familiar hymn in Paradise about the disillusionment that results from being in a false world that is formed by outside influences and the liberating realization that it is time to break free.

There's no denying McCallum's enthusiasm for this new style, which comes through in the song's genuine words and powerful melody. It is simple for listeners to relate to the song's main message of escaping illusions and recovering one's reality since it blends raw energy with thoughtful lyrics. The song allows leeway for interpretation, making it applicable to a wider audience, whether it's about the emotional weight of a bad relationship or the more general theme of social constraints.

Musically, Paradise embraces the essence of classic rock while keeping a contemporary edge, propelled by crisp, dynamic guitar riffs and an anthemic chorus that begs listeners to sing along. With a message of conviction, McCallum's strong vocals pierce through the orchestration.

With a tone that combines McCallum's poignant songwriting with a rock influence, Paradise is a welcome diversion from her previous material for both ardent admirers and casual listeners. It offers an intriguing look into a brand-new phase of her musical career.