“American Song,” the latest piece of music from Paper Citizen, is a memorable indie rock tune that serves as an almost literal summation of the season while also incorporating elements of the current state of American music. America’s pop diva of indie rock, Claire Gohst, the woman at the helm of Paper Citizen band, has produced a song that is a reminisce of the preferred genres and also an analysis of how concerts have transformed in the past decade.
The melodious track ‘‘American Song’ starts with clear voices, acoustic guitars, and natural beats that help to put on a cheerful mood right from the beginning. Still, Gohst’s powerful, precise vocals enunciate the words and passion with candor and energy, meaning fans can easily relate with the verses. The track does discuss the contemporary concept of mainstream Cyberpunk ideas, in the sense of wanting to run away from the real world and current events and just enjoy music, for the sake of it.
The lyrics are so appealing to the contemporary and previous generations because it touches on the culture of America through music and childhood memories. The fact of Gohst’s unconditional adoration of the rock n’ roll is felt and makes “American Song” look as if it is intentionally written and performed for the millennial generation. The song’s atmosphere and lyrics don’t represent the summer just by description, but remind of the live concerts and the unifying aspect of music.
Gohst is Singapore-born artist who values her life and upbringing in the United States and that viewpoint is reflected in “American Song. ” Still, she makes this technique very engaging and combines the sentimental and the popular, the old and the new in a hard-to-pin-down, polished sound which is a tribute to the development of American music.
There’s a lot more unfolding beyond the song “American Song” as it is not just a tribute but life and an indication of the power of good music. This indie rock artist hailing from LA has provided the perfect feel good song for anyone who appreciates music as a whole and more importantly, is perfect for the summertime.
