Ruurlo-based Dutch musician Martin Kuiper brings high-octane energy with "Freak On Fire". The new single is the latest to be lifted from his album "Prison of Modesty", and is a wonderful cut that brings to you plenty from that early 90s era.
... a high-octane 90s-inspired rock anthem packed with soulful vocals, driving basslines, and an epic midpoint solo.
Of course, this track is new, as it was released earlier this month, and for me, it sounds like one of Martin's strongest tracks this year. With a very upbeat sound, there are elements of indie rock, Britpop, and solid bass grooves drenched all over this track, with his anthemic vocals giving you plenty of opportunities to get stuck into the track.
As previously mentioned with his music before, there is an epic guitar solo for you to feast on at the midway point. Once that passes, you are then left with a solid final third that seems to be even better than the first portion of the track. You can really hear his vocals shine here. The last 30 seconds alone is a delicate outro, which once again showcases that Martin is not just a great singer-songwriter and performer - he's got plenty of soul behind him too.
It's catchy rock 'n' roll with hints of the 1990s. This is something that you need to hear before everyone else does.