SINGLE REVIEW: Adrien Martin (ft. Riley Horbacio) - Chasing Shadows

Adrien Martin’s third single, 'Chasing Shadows', doesn’t just hit hard—it erupts. A high-octane blast of raw emotion, this track thrives on frustration, rebellion, and a relentless fight against a system that refuses to bend. Featuring Riley Horbacio (Panicland), the song is built for impact, drenched in grit and packed with urgency.

Punchy guitars launch 'Chasing Shadows' into motion, tearing through layers of overdrive with sharp, grungy precision. The drums are relentless, pounding with urgency and rage, never allowing the track to lose its fire. Thick, gritty textures fuel the instrumentation, wrapping the song in a raw, dirty edge that amplifies its intensity. This isn’t polished—it’s fierce, charged with frustration, and built to be explosive.

Martin’s vocals carry a twangy confidence, balancing melody with that attitude-fueled bite. There’s defiance in every word, an urgency that makes the lyrics feel less like a performance and more like a demand to be heard. Horbacio’s presence intensifies this—his delivery embodies the desperate, trapped character at the heart of the song, adding weight to the narrative and reinforcing the tension that runs through every riff and beat.

Then comes the shift—hooks surge to the forefront, making 'Chasing Shadows' not just an intense track but an addictive one. Beneath the grit and frustration, melody cuts through, adding a sense of movement that stops the song from becoming suffocated by its anger. It’s dynamic, unpredictable, and brimming with power.

This is a song fueled by frustration—gritty, grungy, and pulsing with defiant energy. It brims with hooks, balancing raw intensity with an addictive catchiness. The rage is palpable, woven into every riff and beat, keeping the momentum sharp and urgent. More than just a high-energy rock song, 'Chasing Shadows' channels rebellion into something explosive, refusing to sit quietly or fall in line.

https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/0UU8ISuuRhCFACGShtxp52?si=3c71be620fa6441b

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