ROEL THOMAS – “MY BEST FRIEND” – REACHING NEW EMOTIONAL AND TECHNICAL HEIGHTS!

I love when an artist creates a project from the heart, from deep down inside. This is one of those rare moments. As the artist Roel Thomas himself describes it: “My music, my soul, my thing”. Roel has 60 songs tucked away in his desk drawer, which he is pulling out one by one on a monthly basis, to re-record with his Argentinian producer. The result is a constant stream of soul-driven songs full of meaning and musicality. The Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer recently delighted us with his stunning single “The New Me”, and now returns with another gorgeous, heartfelt song, which had its lyrics originally written in 1989.

The track we’re talking about is “My Best Friend” – a song about the conflicting dualities in ever personality, where the good in every person attempts to heal and mend afflicting situations brought about by the bad. Roel Thomas puts his artistic skills to use in full, reaching new emotional and technical heights while delving into heartbreaking lows. His, without a doubt, is one of the most compelling new voices in modern-day Pop, Soul and R&B infused music.

Unusually, for the abovementioned contemporary genres, “My Best Friend” seems to have been written on guitar, giving it a rootsy core that’s rare in most popular music today. However, that attitude doesn’t marginalize his music at all. His work is both contemporary and classic, fusing modern sounds with earlier echoes, all of which casts a benevolent shadow over nearly everything Roel Thomas does.

Many singer-songwriters make questionable claims of staying artistically true to themselves; but by the halfway point of “My Best Friend”, it’s clear that Roel Thomas is genuine in his stated mission – “My music, my soul, my thing”.

There are no stabs at radio-ready tricks or cash-grab elements to make the realness of the song more palatable for listeners. It just happens to be so, because Roel’s songwriting is filled with finesse, and his voice is impossible to ignore. It is a true process of blending pure artistry and catchiness.

The astute production sensibilities and his well-honed vocal skills further enable Roel Thomas to convincingly convey his narrative. In addition to the affected nuances in his voice, there is a great depth of emotion in his delivery. This extra power seems to stem from the subject matter and the fact that it has lit a fire under his artistry. The pensive guitar work and rich vocal harmonies also add momentum to the striking melody.

Roel Thomas has clearly turned a corner into a fresh chapter of his career. His new edge, combined with the prodigious production and vocal chops, bodes well as far as what might come next.

It is clear that Roel is an artist who will be appreciated by many, but may also be overlooked by even more, due to how the mainstream system works. While Roel Thomas probably sees no value in chasing fickle awards, or mass popularity, “My Best Friend”, has both the style and substance to remedy that situation.

ROEL THOMAS – “THE NEW ME” – SOUL, BOUNCE AND GRIT!

In music, the ideal is for an artist to constantly be challenging his growth, forging ahead in new and unanticipated directions, and pushing the envelope of expectations so that…

by Staff September 9, 2020

In music, the ideal is for an artist to constantly be challenging his growth, forging ahead in new and unanticipated directions, and pushing the envelope of expectations so that his career is one of constant creativity and evolution. Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer Roel Thomas, is one such artist. Calling Roel a singer-songwriter only accurately depicts who he is in this particular musical moment, on his latest single, “The New Me”, but he’s everything from a beat maker, to an events entertainer and a wedding crooner, able to sing in Dutch, German and English. To put it simply Roel Thomas has crafted a 360° career out of his passion.

On “The New Me”, Roel Thomas has found a sweet spot in his voice and phrasing that is soulfully sincere and distinctively his own. The result, is a groovy upbeat song that is reminiscent of the golden Soul and Motown eras, when singers delivered exquisite vocal performances without computer aided trickery.

The unabashed retro-styled track captivates, with plenty of triumphant brass, sticky harmonies, and a beat that bounces with fervor. The rhythmic propulsion and palatable swing-and-thump that threads much of the arrangement, is the perfect template on which Roel Thomas can unleash the soul and grit of his voice, without raising a sweat.

Roel Thomas has delivered a stellar, panoramic track with “The New Me”, which is reflective of all of the artist’s disparate influences, interests, and experiences and is competently held together by the steady surety of its lead melody and banging groove. As unexpected as it is melodic and cohesive, on the track, Roel drops enough all-round talent, to connect his solo projects, a nod to the past, and a look to the future.

If you have a functioning set of ears, you can definitely pick up the sheen to this record, as it has been splendidly engineered and produced. “The New Me” ticks all the boxes for a rousing, retro-flavored Top-40 anthem, and is destined to rake in a ton of new fans, who have never heard of Roel Thomas before. For those who have heard of the singer, this is simply the next logical step for someone like Roel.

Roel Thomas has managed to come up with a track that is both artistically fulfilling and poised to catch the attention of many. He has had a lot of buzz surrounding his career as a cover artist and live entertainer, and has now taken the time to make a record aimed directly at the international market.

If there are two consistent themes to the journey of Roel Thomas, it’s that performing a wide variety of music, only makes you stronger as an artist, and that everything is on the table when it comes to him challenging his own boundaries in an effort to reach for something more, something true. “See me. See the new me. See the changes I’ve made. Hear me. Hear about the new me,” sings Roel Thomas. He’s certainly on a mission of change!

OFFICIAL LINKS: WEBSITE – FACEBOOK – INSTAGRAM – YOUTUBE

Go to the radio station (or your radio profile) here:
http://www.hitradio.tunedloud.com/roel-thomas-the-new-me/

The song(s) play randomly 24/7, so they pass at least 4-6 times a day and will be in full cycle within 24 hours.

I tweeted to our network here:
https://twitter.com/Jamsphere/status/1303638944932925442

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/JamSphere/posts/3274796445941456

De nieuwe official videoclip van “The New Me” is nu online.

Ik hoop dat jullie het een leuk clipje vinden samen bij een al leuk liedje. Inmiddels is het liedje op Spotify alleen al 13K beluisterd deze maand. #trotsop Maar natuurlijk mag je het liedje nog steeds beluisteren of in een playlist zetten of kopen in een van 300 webshops. Dus laat me zeker weten wat jullie van het liedje en de clip vinden.

Groetjes Roel Thomas

• https://buff.ly/2Gj0Dni Youtube link
• https://buff.ly/2Gc0wdt Spotify link.

Recensie uit een Amerikaans muziek magazine.

On “The New Me”, Roel Thomas has found a sweet spot in his voice and phrasing that is soulfully sincere and distinctively his own. The result, is a groovy upbeat song that is reminiscent of the golden Soul and Motown eras, when singers delivered exquisite vocal performances without computer aided trickery. The unabashed retro-styled track captivates, with plenty of triumphant brass, sticky harmonies, and a beat that bounces with fervor.

The rhythmic propulsion and palatable swing-and-thump that threads much of the arrangement, is the perfect template on which Roel Thomas can unleash the soul and grit of his voice, without raising a sweat. Roel Thomas has delivered a stellar, panoramic track with “The New Me”, which is reflective of all of the artist’s disparate influences, interests, and experiences and is competently held together by the steady surety of its lead melody and banging groove.

As unexpected as it is melodic and cohesive, on the track, Roel drops enough all-round talent, to connect his solo projects, a nod to the past, and a look to the future. If you have a functioning set of ears, you can definitely pick up the sheen to this record, as it has been splendidly engineered and produced.

“The New Me” ticks all the boxes for a rousing, retro-flavored Top-40 anthem, and is destined to rake in a ton of new fans, who have never heard of Roel Thomas before. For those who have heard of the singer, this is simply the next logical step for someone like Roel. Roel Thomas has managed to come up with a track that is both artistically fulfilling and poised to catch the attention of many. He has had a lot of buzz surrounding his career as a cover artist and live entertainer, and has now taken the time to make a record aimed directly at the international market.

If there are two consistent themes to the journey of Roel Thomas, it’s that performing a wide variety of music, only makes you stronger as an artist, and that everything is on the table when it comes to him challenging his own boundaries in an effort to reach for something more, something true. “See me. See the new me. See the changes I’ve made. Hear me. Hear about the new me,” sings Roel Thomas. He’s certainly on a mission of change!