Review Summary: Lucciana Costa's latest release Swimming Around, showcases her undeniable talent and ability to blend indie rock with pop influences, creating a catchy and feel-good anthem. Her crystal-clear vocals, smart melodies, and well-crafted sonic hooks make the t
A rare breed in the modern days, an actual indie rock artist, Lucciana Costa moves to the forefront as a solo artist from the position of a hired hand for various (mostly) country bands. Swimming Around is her latest single that highlights her songwriting capabilities and confident performance within the genre.
The song is a classy pop-hymn from the plethora of mid-2000s bands with classic indie and grunge influence, a little something for and from everyone, including the likes of L7, Warpaint, and Polar Bear.
Being the star-quality singer she is, Lucciana instantly draws one’s attention with her prolific vocals – the lyrics are delivered in crystal clear voice, based on smart and catchy melodies; combined with smart use of background sounds and refraining phrases turn Swimming Around into a real bid to become a feel-good pop-hit of the summer.
The thin line between indie rock and popular music here diminishes to the point it’s hard to tell which territory is primary for Lucciana. Still, one thing is clear – her ability and talent are undeniable. The song is less than three minutes long and leaves you craving to hear it again, and again, and one more time. Thanks to the thought-out structure and emphasis on sonic hooks Swimming Around is instantly positioned to appeal to the widest audiences of listeners.
If you haven’t heard Lucciana’s solo material before it is my strongest recommendation to give it spin; as now she is in her peak condition as a music writer and artist.
