Star Persona is the brainchild of Claude Malette, from Ottawa in Canada and he is the main songwriter, writing the parts for the guitar and bass as well the lyrics and melodies, and friends help him with their expertise in drums, vocals, and solos. Vanilla is an older single from the band, released on 01/12/2018.

A mix of alternative rock, that is very reminiscent of the 90’s sound, and hard rock, this is a great track that takes the listener on a nostalgic journey back in time and is based on the true story of Edward Smith and his “true love”, a white VW Beetle named Vanilla.

With some heavy riffs thrown at the listener, the guitar work is also quite melodic, and a slight distortion gives the track a fuzzy vibe that would fit in well with the stoner rock genre too. The solos are fantastic and the whole guitar sound gives the track quite an atmospheric ambience to it. The drum and bass sections are solid and strong, and together they keep the song tight and on track.

The vocals on this song are truly amazing, having a very Pink Floyd feel to them. The singer’s voice is soft yet powerful and there is a grittiness about them to really make them stand out. The progressiveness of the vocals really gives the track a great vibe and the hooks, melodies and lyrics really will stick in your head. And with female backing vocals, that not only contrast with the male leads, but really complement them too, there is a great depth to the song.

I have listened to this song half a dozen times over and over and every time I like it more and more. It’s rocky, it’s progressive and there really is something for everyone.

Check out Star Persona and see for yourself just what an amazing talent this band is!

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