An uncontrived force goes through your shoulders and makes you unconsciously sway. LUNA & The Gents bring us a swinging vintage pop track, Keep On Rockin’. A track that transports you to a retro dive bar with a warm, amber glow.
Just as you find yourself tapping your foot to the bright rhythm of the song, Evelyne Péquignot’s charismatic vocals kick in. There’s a certain clarity to her vocals, making it feel like you’re in the same room as her. The band has made it known that their tracks are live-studio recordings, and this definitely adds to the sonic nuance you can hear in their music.
Keep On Rockin’ is a song about perseverance, about staying true to your roots, regardless of the challenges life throws at you. The track’s built with a certain joie de vivre, an undeniable jolt of energy that imitates life itself.
The bass by Rainer Schudel carries the song effortlessly. The whole energy of the track reminds you of the Indian band Peter Cat Recording Co.’s Clown On The 22nd Floor, with its similar tempo and instrumental arrangement. The swinging groove brings a refreshing surprise when a harp solo sets in midway, making the track stand apart from most pop arrangements.
The Switzerland-based band composes Keep On Rockin’ with all heart, skipping past life’s obstacles. They manage to bring the song alive with a lived-in quality. Yves de Groot, on the keys, prevents the song from ever falling flat, holding the structure of the melody upright.
