Surviving As An Indie Artist: Music Review (Weather McNabb)

Review by Raye Cray

I was sent a track titled "Cubicle Zombie" by independent artist Weather McNabb. Weather McNabb was born in Minneapolis but now resides in Northern Boston. The tune "Cubicle Zombie" is one that the millennial working class can relate to. The song focuses on how we become so accustomed to the routine of our daily lives that we began to lose sight of who we are- at least that is my interpretation of this tune. The music is a production all by itself. The intro deceives you. The intro gives off the illusion that the song is going to be simply rock or another genre that encompasses mostly the guitar. After a few strums of the guitar, the beat drops and the vocals began. The musical transitions are amazing. I felt like I was on a musical roller coaster ride. Check it out and share your thoughts.

Link to Cubicle Zombie

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