Kid Apollo has such an easy to listen to air to his music. The Irish pop rock artist with an indie tinge uses melodies and themes that are universally appealing and relatable. On ‘Smokescreen’, the singer-songwriter has penned down an affable and lovable acoustic melody about falling behind and the perennial hurdles we face while trying to move forward. That chorus line of ‘I took one step forward and fell ten steps back’ hits anyone who has been trying to better themselves yet constantly facing setbacks so hard.
It’s a beautifully poignant message sung with an expressive eloquence and delicate simplicity that renders the entire experience altogether moving and emotionally resonant. Any fans of indie singer-songwriter music, particularly towards the most acoustic tonalities, will easily fall in love with this tune and Kid Apollo’s sensibilities as a whole.