Agon Branza reaches euphoria on stunning second single, "Some People"
Making a valiant return on his dynamic second single, Agon Branza has hit the mark with the fresh release of “Some People”. Keep reading as we take a closer look into the track, as well as a background on this emerging artist.
It’s been two long years since our review of Agon Branza’s debut single “Glitter Guns” was released, so you can only imagine our immense joy when “Some People” got sent our way. For those potentially out of the loop, Agon is a London-based and award-winning queer chamber pop singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. Always striving to create something both innovative and introspective, his latest leans on vivid lyricism and a grand soundscape. We’re urging everyone out there to give this a listen as soon as possible.
On the background of it all, Agon describes this song as a “confessional anthem about discrimination and ‘otherness’”. Right from the opening notes, the artist immediately immerses the listener into this rich atmospheric world of sweeping sounds and styles, preparing them as his voice delicately enters the mix. While it’s easy to point out that the background and diverse usage of instrumentation are certainly a focal point, this song would be nothing without Agon’s expressive vocals that seemingly know no limit in their range. You’re hooked on every single word as he takes you on an adventurous journey of the personal experience and “mask” that he feels like he’s wearing. He says, “As a queer person, I have come to realise that putting on a mask is usually harmful and that stepping away from certain people and discussions is crucial to preserve my mental health”. This song was his way of making peace, moving on, and feeling optimistic.
Though it’s been two years since “Glitter Guns”, our immediate reaction to this is that you can palpably feel the growth and maturity. Both songs have that signature essence of being cinematic, something we enjoy sincerely about Agon’s music, but “Some People” goes above and beyond in its aim to be relatable and overly artistic all at the same time. Additionally, there’s so much happening at once within the mix of the production, the aforementioned vocals, and other minor subtleties, listening to this once wouldn’t do it complete justice. Do yourselves a favor and give this one a few spins to really make a close connection.
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