“Getting Close” by Reb Parker is like stepping into a dream, one filled with late-night conversations and the magnetic push-and-pull of intimacy. This Norwegian RnB/neo-soul duo has crafted an EP that’s as smooth as silk yet layered with all the messy, complex emotions that come with connection. Each track explores a different shade of closeness, whether it’s intoxicating, confusing, or outright toxic.
The title track, “Getting Close”, eases you in with an almost hypnotic quality—soft vocals that feel like a gentle mantra, floating over delicate guitar chimes and a laid-back beat. It’s that moment of emotional surrender, where you let yourself melt into someone’s presence, wrapped in warmth and uncertainty all at once.
Then comes “If There Ever Was”, shifting gears with a groove that clicks, taps, and patters in the best way possible. It’s effortlessly catchy, with a piano line so immersive you could fall into it. The vocals are confident, engaging, and laced with an intensity that pulls you deeper into the track’s introspective mood.
Closing out the EP, “The Best Person I Know Wears Your Name” is a sonic haze with a shimmering blend of deep bass, jittery yet sparkling rhythms, and a calm, almost ghostly piano hiding beneath it all. The vocal delivery is delicate, dreamy, and completely entrancing, like someone lost in a trance of longing.
Reb Parker delivers an EP that doesn’t just sound good—it feels good. It’s intimate, immersive, and the perfect soundtrack for nights spent tangled in emotions you can’t quite name.
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Review by: Naomi Joan