Happy Friday, rockers! Meet Rachel Ana Dobken, an alt-pop muti-instrumentalist solo artist from Asbury Park, New Jersey. She recently put out a new single called “Cruel, Cruel, Cruel” which is streaming on her Bandcamp right now. It’s the first single off of her upcoming LP Acceptance, due out next year.
“Cruel, Cruel, Cruel” is a fun ride with its rock guitars and timeless melodies that could have come from any classic era of pop music. At the same time, there’s a soulful earnestness behind the vocals that takes it beyond the superficial emotional range of some of the more insipid pop music. The hooks are absolutely infectious, and will linger in your head for long after the song is over.
If you like what you hear, and I’m sure you will, make sure to follow Dobken on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for future updates.
Photo courtesy of Justin Lubranicki.
