Eddie Cohnโs latest single, โWheels Stop,โ is a sonic gut-punch wrapped in raw emotion, driving beats, and a vocal performance that practically vibrates with urgency. Hailing from Los Angeles, Cohn assembles a powerhouse of musicians, Jake Reed, Dan Lutz, Brett Farkas, and Phil Peterson, to craft a deeply personal and universally relatable track.
From the first drum hit, โWheels Stopโ pulls you in with a rhythm section thatโs equal parts tight and expansive. Cohnโs voice soars, at times exuding a restless energy, at others settling into a haunting vulnerability. Thereโs a controlled chaos to the trackโguitars building tension, drums pounding like an anxious heartbeat, and an eerie undertone of cello adding unexpected depth. Itโs like a slow-motion freefall into self-reflection, with every note pushing the listener deeper into Cohnโs emotional whirlwind.
Lyrically, the song doesnโt shy away from heavy themes. Lines like โWill you stop / Messing around with my headโ and โYou run from the feelings / You know you donโt likeโ lay bare the struggle of cutting ties with toxic influences, whether they be people, memories, or even oneโs own intrusive thoughts. Itโs catharsis in musical form, a defiant demand to silence the noise and reclaim mental clarity. The refrain, โWill you stopโ hits like an emotional exorcismโraw, pleading, and ultimately liberating.
Beyond the music, Wheels Stop gives away the how-to guide to collaboration in the digital age. With recording sessions spanning from L.A. to Seattle to Hawaii, itโs proof that great music knows no geographic boundaries. Hit play, turn it up, and let โWheels Stopโ take you for a ride.
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Photo credit: Rony Peters
Review by: Naomi Joan