Rayven Burdette who goes by the stage name Billy Loomis was in college when he decided to pursue music instead of acting. I’m not sure which career path is more difficult but both are cut throat. Loomis took his first steps into music with his EP IM NOT CRAZY!
He plays a mix indie pop music that is often upbeat and built upon clean guitars and atmospheric pads. He opens with “IT'S COOL RIGHT NOW” which is definitely a highlight and shows some of this talent. As catchy as this song is it also hits upon a popular contemporary sound that seems to be ubiquitous in the music landscape. The vocal melodies are memorable and I was impressed by how catchy the song was. He sings, “The steps are written for you / On every page / You have the board but have no sage / You’re not safe.” Up next is “LAVANDER DREAM” which changes to a downtempo lounge-y almost R&B stye song. It’s another solid song largely because of the vocal melodies which carry the song. Up next is “Blue OG” which brings up the mood with a light and casually cool sounding groove. The chorus is perhaps the most notable on the album and was instantly catchy. Loomis strikes a different vibe with “THE DOOR.” The lead guitar at points relies on Eastern modes and sounds like something I would hear in a Quentin Tarantino movie. Loomis closes with the synth heavy “213” which in all honestly creeped me out a little bit because of the lyrics. He sings, I said "Jeffery why do you have that gun?" / He said "Hunting makes the gathering more fun” / Why do you have blood in your eyes? Loomis certainly has some skill. If he is going to take music seriously as a career there is simply no denying that he will have to work with professional engineers to bring the recording quality up to more competitive levels. Don’t get me wrong - Loomis did a solid job for DIY but his competition is going to be bands like Mac Demarco, Tame Impala, etc and he is going to have to raise the bar in terms of the production and recording quality. Overall, there is a lot to enjoy here. Loomis has a good ear and can write a hook. He has a lot of time to refine his music and I wish him luck in his endeavors.
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