Maske may not even have been alive in the 70s, but this album seems informed by the more ambitious popular music of that decade.

Dans les méandres de la création artistique se trouve souvent une quête personnelle, une exploration de l’âme à travers les notes et les paroles. Pour Johnathan Maske, son dernier single “Kicking Bricks” incarne cette odyssée intime, un récit musical à la fois romantique et captivant, qui nous plonge au cœur de son monde intérieur bercé de brume Rock.

Prepare to be swept away by the evocative melodies and heartfelt storytelling of Johnathan Maske’s latest single, “Kicking Bricks.” This soulful track offers listeners a glimpse into the raw emotions of youth and the poignant moments of introspection that follow. “Kicking Bricks” is more than just a song—it’s a deeply personal exploration of Maske’s experiences and emotions. Born from a simple riff and nurtured through collaboration with his close friend David Scott, the song blossoms into a poignant reflection on the complexities of life…

Johnathan Maske’s upcoming single, “Don’t Shoot the Messenger,” offers a compelling preview of his forthcoming album, The Down Valley. Far from a mere musical piece, the song stands as a powerful message, transcending conventional political discourse to deliver a warning and reprimand to those who may take democracy and the U.S. government for granted. While the song may carry political undertones, Maske envisions it as more than that — a plea for sanity, peace, and harmony.

Johnathan Maske is completely aware of his surroundings – that is to say, his art is relatable to the contemporary. ‘Don’t Shoot The Messenger’ is the strongest evidence of that, a hypnotising and fluid rock gem with a meaningful lyrical outlook. Shining a light on the current political landscape in the US, Maske seeks to inspire his listeners not to downplay the dangers to democracy, embarking on a social critique that’s familiar to many of us.

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After introducing himself with his stunning debut single 'Chasing Shadows' last year, Denver-based artist Johnathan Maske is now looking to kick off his 2024 in style with the shimmering new offering 'Don't Shoot The Messenger'.

Bringing back more of that rich and driven indie-rock aesthetic he is quickly earning a reputation for, 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' makes for a wondrous listen from start to finish. With his warm and impactful vocal style spread across a lofty production throughout, he is cementing himself as one of the more compelling names on the rise with this one

Denver-based musician Johnathan Maske lays bare his indie soul in his latest release, Don’t Shoot The Messenger, a passionate and personal take on the state of worldly politics. The track is part of Johnathan Maske’s upcoming debut album “Down The Valley.” The song exudes various musical styles, indie-rock, alternative, country, and classic rock being the most prominent. A steady thump of clangy drums forms the heartbeat of this song. Warm, resonant guitar riffs flow smoothly across the soundscape, injecting a reflective yet evocative spirit into the music. The singer elevates the song’s appeal with a stirring vocal performance, his voice full of fervor, controlled yet free, displaying impressive skill

Antecedendo o álbum “The Down Valley”, previsto para 2024, a música “Don’t Shoot the Messenger” chega para se destacar e instigar a ansiedade pelas futuras composições de JOHNATHAN MASKE.

Na forma de um rock de nuances clássicas, pitadas de nostalgia e forças elementais que a guitarra, bateria e companhia fazem questão de acessar, essa obra experimenta elevar os sentidos, crescendo em correntes alternativas de respiração.

Die Musik des US-amerikanischen Künstlers Johnathan Maske aus Colorado ist für mein Ohr absolut originell, denn der Stil positioniert sich zwischen fetzigem Americana Folk und psychedelisch angehauchten Indie Roc

The shuffling beat and slightly lo-fi production lends the song a quality that feels like it’s from another decade like music you’d hear in the end scenes and credits of a baroque horror or thriller film from the UK or Europe in the aforementioned era of folk. The sentiments of the lyrics read like the thoughts of a person who is trapped by his own paranoid thoughts and visions of failure, petty revenge and futility and the song serves well the tragic mood of that kind of emotional isolation and that the song sometimes feels like it could fall apart the essential fragility of that headspace.

Growing from hypnotic ruminations to a soaring string-laden exhilaration, “Chasing Shadows” is a standout single from Denver-based artist Johnathan Maske. The track provides a first glimpse at Maske’s upcoming album, The Down Valley, releasing in May 2024