Chris Quesnel stands out as a captivating artist, coming from the city of Montreal, this talented artist has arrived on the scene with a single that needs a spotlight. “Cherry Chapstick,” Chris’ latest offering, is a bold discussion of romantic relationships, delivered with a level of emotional honesty that is incredibly relatable.
Quesnel is operating on a whole other level with the entrancing guitar riff and pulsating rhythms. The vocals navigate the track’s dynamics, elevating the emotional weight of the lyrics to stratospheric heights.
The opening lines immediately set the tone, as Chris grapples with the push-and-pull of the romance: “You know, I never wanna let you go. But now I won’t lie. I think I’m better off alone, yeah.” This duality is the driving force behind the track, as he goes through the emotions that arise from the inability to fully let go of a relationship. Lines like “And I don’t wanna taste that fucking cherry chapstick no more / Because every time we end up back where we were before” pack a punch, cutting straight to the emotional turmoil at the heart of the track.
Collaborating with producer IOF, he’s put together a mix that fuses an of-the-moment track, destined to creep its way into your subconscious and refuse to let go. The driving beats, the cascading guitar lines, and the subtle synth textures all come to keep the track propulsive.
As the track builds to its electrifying chorus, Chris’s vocals deliver a hook that will have you singing along, regardless of whether you’ve experienced the pain he’s describing. There’s an undeniable energy and immediacy to the way Quesnel expresses the lyrics as if he’s laying them out there in the corners of his mind.
Quesnel’s DIY approach to the entire creative process, from the basement-recorded vocals to the hands-on production, only adds to the track’s powerful energy. It shows his dedication and vision.
As the track draws to a close, Chris’s final words land on a gut punch of emotional resonance. “And every time you end up at my house / We’re back again spinning round” with doubts / So tell me now, what you want, / You say these things, and now you’re leading me on.” It’s a journey that has been exhilarating and heartbreaking.
Cherry Chapstick shows how important music is to a broken heart. Quesnel has taken the materials of personal experience and forged them into a work of art that is intensely relatable.
I implore you to check out the world of Chris Quesnel’s “Cherry Chapstick.” This single is a bold declaration of artistic intent; stream it now and get ready to have your world rocked, by Chris Quesnel.