by lys ziada
photo courtesy of ravive
Ravive is the definition of alt-pop, and it is evidently showcased in her new single “Las Vegas Makes Me Sick.”
In the song, Ravive confronts her feelings about Las Vegas and the association it has with her life. She describes a relationship with someone from the city and how she “was entangled in you and your holy town.” Because of this relationship, she can only now associate Las Vegas with the feelings of being “sick” and “jaded.”
What I like most about the song is how perfectly aligned the intensity of the lyrics are to the intense feeling you get from the synthesizer. This contributing factor is what makes the alternative pop, in alt-pop. The combination of sound and lyrics provide a glimpse into the emotions of the author and her experience with this part of her life. From the verses giving an anxious feeling, to the feelings of nausea and melancholy in the chorus, the composition provides a perfect supplement to Ravive’s story.
If you were into early Halsey or just looking for a new alternative artist to listen to, “Las Vegas Makes Me Sick” is a definite must-listen.