Hey Gloom should still be a rising identify in Korean music, however he’s crafted a few of the finest pop music of the previous few years — each for himself and label-mate from20. His Mamacita is one among my favourite tracks of the yr, delving deeper into dance music than ever earlier than. New single Any person slows issues down a bit, providing a moody sound that retains his sonic hallmarks.

I first turned desirous about Hey Gloom’s music with final yr’s Dancing In The Darkish and Any person jogs my memory of that music. Its synth-powered groove is measured however insistent, delivering an atmospheric backdrop that performs properly with the feel of his vocals. The melodies unfold with an analogous persistence, taking their time however rising extra participating with every repetition. The refrain is extra understated than Mamacita and even this summer time’s Your Love, but it surely works on this context.

Any person additionally options LA-based singer Justin Park. Whereas Park has an awesome voice, I’m unsure this music wanted a duet accomplice. The general vibe is extra suited to Hey Gloom’s wistful tone and works finest when he’s on the helm of the evocative refrain.

Grade: B