Who needs those beauty ideals anyway? Gary Dranow and his band The Manic Emotions do feel like the societal pressures on how someone should look like have grown way out of hand, and “Bodywise” is a statement of the fact. Put the phone away and give a more open-minded look at yourself – Gary Dranow is here with a charming song to remind us of the true beauty not bound to any specific age, shape or color.
Following the release of “Jane“, a loving single of reunion, Gary Dranow has already shown his knack for storyteller music, gentle and easily accessible lyricism and mature, wholehearted pop rock sound. The US-based singer-songwriter keeps honing his craft and gets even better with the new release “Bodywise”. Inspired by the troubles and pressures faced by young women and the constant hurdle between being yourself and trying to fit the mould, Gary has a message for the people struggling with societal pressures.
Embedded in the shimmery and easy-going pop rock sound that’s reminiscent of hope, dreams and warm summer days, “Bodywise” aims to brush those pressures and troubles away and takes a deeper look into what really matters in life. Gary’s soft vocals along with the golden sound of The Manic Emotions invoke the recognition of true beauty as well as how harmful the societal norms have become for the individual, especially young and gullible women.
Once the brief yet elevating guitar solo comes along, that warm feeling of being content with how you look like starts to settle in, turning the song into a gently swaying celebration, powerful inside and highly charming all around.

Break the mould and abolish the norms now with the help of Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions and listen to “Bodywise” today on your favourite platforms!
Gary Dranow drops a lovely single “Bodywise” that crosses out harsh beauty ideals with a warm smile.
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