American alternative country singer and songwriter Zach Outman is back with humorous and story-driven new single “Carpe DMs”. The track, his third overall single since last year, finds the artist adding fun and interesting elements borrowed different styles and seamlessly weaving them into his own soundscape. “Carpe DMs” is a refreshing take on modern dating culture, easily capturing the insecurities and frustrations of trying to establish real connections in our social media era.
Zach names bands like Matchbox Twenty and Third Eye Blind as influences, and we can definitely see that on his latest song. “Carpe DMs” aims to exist in the gap between country, pop and alternative rock and it does that with flying colours. The track dives straight into the highs and lows of online connections, illustrated by the instant gratification of receiving new notifications from a crush and the constant push and pull of allowing yourself to risk the pain that might come with it all.
It’s an honest and sincere track that plays out as witty and relatable to most people, combining intriguing hip-hop dynamics and sharp alternative rock sensibilities. Driven by acoustic guitars and a compelling story of potential love, moving too fast and pacing yourself to avoid heartache, “Carpe DMs” stands as an accurate and intimate portrayal of contemporary relationships. There is a radiant warmth about the song as well, and that is mainly rooted in his vocal performance. He sounds truthful in every step, even if the path is somewhat unsure.
One fundamental piece of Zach’s writing is his innate ability to turn real life experiences into stories, always focusing on the emotional outcome. “Carpe DMs” is an upbeat track that accomplishes that remarkably well, detailing a situation in which many people can feel seen because they have lived through it already. The end result is a track that feels comforting and real in a way that not many others do when it comes to the intricacies of online dating, and that is in itself the mark of a great songwriter.
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