Boston-based rising pop artist Joshua Pearlstein dropped his latest single, โJust The Feeling,โ on August 15th, and itโs already shaping up as a gritty, addictive ride through emotional highs and lows. Written and produced by Pearlstein himself, the track fuses pulsating rhythms, dirty synths, and his signature high, sensual vocals to explore the addictive pull of a toxic romanceโthough the โloverโ here is more of a feeling, a high, than a person.
Drawing from Y2K-era pop while layering modern production techniques, the single balances stadium-ready chants with darker, underground undertones, creating an immediate and immersive sound. Lyrics like โYou only call me when Iโm solo / when Iโm so lowโ and โLVโs go flying when Iโm out of my mindโ capture the intoxicating push and pull of desire, temptation, and emotional dependency.
Musically, โJust The Feelingโ is a masterclass in tension and release. A trippy, ticking groove anchors the track, with deep basslines and heavy thumping beats giving it a dancefloor-ready edge. Pearlsteinโs high voice cuts through with a hypnotic allure, over intriguing, saucy, and sensual vocal features. You have breathy hums and sensual huffs to harmonies that escalate into animalistic shrieks, making the song feel alive, unpredictable, and intensely engaging. Each elementโvocal, synth, and rhythmโis meticulously placed, yet the track still feels effortless, like itโs pulsing on instinct as much as design.
Pearlsteinโs storytelling is sharp and cinematic, reflecting his Berklee training and influences from icons like Michael Jackson, Prince, and The Weeknd. โJust The Feelingโ is an experience, one that hits emotionally, physically, and sonically. Stay tuned to the sensation behind it all: Joshua Pearlstein, for more such hits.
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Review by: Naomi Joan