On “Passcode” , Michael Glines, aka Linuss blends together a delectable medley of pop and R&B elements to create a dreamy and vibrant sound that feels innately effervescent and loaded with a summery warm atmosphere. With twangy guitars and dynamic vocals, the track delivers a powerful message about codependency and self-worth. The lyrics speak to the struggle of trying to please someone who can never be satisfied, and the toll it takes on one’s sense of self. The chorus, with its infectious hook, is a cathartic release from the frustration and pain of feeling like you’re not enough. “Passcode” is a beautifully crafted song that is both sonically and lyrically compelling.
It perfectly exists in this ever growing realm of bedroom pop tunes that feel so comforting and soothing with their atmospheric and dreamy soundscapes and slightly rough around the edges approach to polishing. With deliciously smooth textures and cascading vocals across the beat, Linuss is able to bring out a deeply empathic piece to have you introspecting on your own relationships around you.