PREMIERE: Verzache's "Good guy" Puts A Cheeky Spin on Self-Deprecation
Photo by Matt Vogel
Addison’s Rae “Headphones On,” meet Verzache’s “Good guy.” On the opposite side of the “listening to music and daydreaming” coin, Verzache launches us into a fantastical depiction of the burden of self-deprecation.
“Good guy” is an indie pop ear worm that immediately scratches the itch of simultaneous danceability and melancholy. The forward motion of the beat wraps the introspective melody in just enough energy that on first listen, the song could be optimistic, but upon closer inspection, it’s a vulnerable confession.
In the accompanying music video, Verzache invites us into a colorful world perfectly built to encompass the cheeky yet earnest nature of “Good guy.” Verzache plays a janitor with earbuds in, using his mop as a guitar as he cleans after hours. A wrestler in a glittering mask and cape creeps around the corner as he sings along, representing Verzache’s unrelenting internal battles. Even while he treks along, doing everything right to overcome the wrestler and his struggles, he still feels like he’s losing. It’s a humorous way to showcase his perception of self, and pairs delightfully with the indie-pop soundscape of “Good guy.”
“Good guy” and its music video are a playful step into Verzache’s kaleidoscopic full length record, Hypocrite. Check it out now:
