Hey, have you heard about JRNXLST? Also known as Christian A. Guerrero, this musician from Ecuador, who grew up in Brooklyn, is making waves. He used to front the band Bedlight for Blue Eyes and even played with bands like Paramore and My Chemical Romance. Now, he’s back with a raw and real solo project, kicking it off with his single Halo.
Between indie pop and deep reality
When you listen to “Halo,” it feels like a catchy indie pop song at first. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find it’s about tough stuff like bad relationships and being too attached to someone. JRNXLST puts his experiences into his music hoping to give fans a way to feel better when they’re having a hard time. He’s really into the whole idea that family isn’t just about blood.
The second part of “Halo” gets deeper. Switching to Spanish, the song becomes this dark, techno-like protest about the children of Gaza. After seeing a moving picture, JRNXLST felt he needed to show his activist point of view, which is all about community.
For fans of alternative rock
With bits of The Killers, Radiohead, and U2 thrown in, “Halo” mixes metal guitar riffs with powerful vocals. It makes you wonder if we’re really as good as we think we are. If you want music that’s real, you should give this a listen now!
