NYC-based Paraguayan-American alternative songwriter Andrew Alarconโs latest single, โOtherwiseโ introspects on self-improvement and doubts on the path to it. As the third release from his upcoming album Frenzy, this alternative rock track captures the bittersweet complexity of confronting past mistakes while striving for a better future.
The song opens with lush, mysterious guitar riffs that set a contemplative tone, soon joined by grounding drum beats that provide rhythmic momentum. The instrumentals create an immersive space where introspection meets catharsis, drawing listeners into Alarconโs world. The singerโs voice is a standout and distinctive highlight. His vocals are the centerpieceโsoft, breathy, and tender, yet brimming with vulnerability and subtle intensity. Alarconโs delivery feels paradoxical, embodying both the weight of contemplation and the lightness of release, which makes his performance deeply resonant.
Lyrically, โOtherwiseโ delves into the YA themes we all have faced, from self-doubt to the desire to be validated to cleanse their internal problems. Alarcon reflects on the emotional toll of his past actions, expressing guardedness alongside a dual yearning for solitude and resolution. This piece offers a raw and honest portrayal of the difficulty of breaking free from destructive cycles and finding clarity amid turmoil.
The accompanying video, directed by Alyssa Kim Ang, mirrors the songโs themes by documenting Alarconโs journey of personal and artistic growth. โOtherwiseโ is for all of us, making mistakes, growing up and getting ahead. And the music video, through the rehearsals to the first show, shows that the song has a happy endingโฆthat leads to happier beginnings.
Check out the music video on YouTube.
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Review by: Naomi Joan