Jonny Corralitos delivers a nostalgic indie-rock punch with his latest infectiously upbeat and emotionally self-aware single “Over Before It’s Begun.” Channeling the golden energy of ’90s indie icons like Pavement and the Lemonheads, Jonny spins a tight, melodic, and deeply catchy tale of fleeting romance and self-deprecating charm.
From the very first bars, playful guitar riffs and toe-tapping drums drive the track forward with irresistible force, while his laid-back, high vocals slide in with breezy ease.
The real magic kicks in during the chorus, where a wall of rhythm guitar explodes and lifts the song into unabashed indie rock euphoria. His “ooohs” feel like a sly wink to the genre’s glory days, but the execution is so tight, it’s revitalization. The lyrics are clever and bittersweet, “It’s over before it’s begun, but at least you’ve had your fun,” he sings, encapsulating that classic boy-meets-girl-then-loses-her arc with a shrug.
It’s no surprise that Jonny, aka Jon Abrams, delivers this with such polish. Raised in a teepee on a commune in Corralitos, California, his roots are a mix of fire circles, cosmic hippie jams, and punk rock discoveries. That off-the-grid upbringing shaped him into an artist who embraces freedom in sound and storytelling. And while “Over Before It’s Begun” leans into nostalgia, it becomes a song you want to play loud with the windows down.
As a solo project from a seasoned songwriter and producer, this track gets Jonny Corralitos revisiting old sounds, recharged with soul, grit, and joy. Check it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan