SoCal’s own Ehson Hashemian just flipped the indie-pop script on its head with his latest single, Comes and Goes. It’s got that kind of hyper-disco energy that hits you straight away; buzzing from the get-go, yet Hashemian keeps the melodies in check, riding them smooth even when those guitar lines and synth pulses could send you spinning.
His vocals land somewhere between suave and sweet; imagine if Alex Turner ditched his ice-cool act and just properly vibed out, no filter—pure charm, no postured swagger. You won’t sit still to this one; it’s an infectiously idiosyncratic anthem that’ll turbocharge your playlists quicker than you can say “repeat button.”
But here’s the beauty of Comes and Goes: it’s not just some fizzy, throwaway bop; beneath the sugar rush, it taps into something deeper, gently reminding us that life’s all about rolling with it, letting things flow in and out naturally rather than obsessing over control. There’s lyrical gold by the smorgasbord tucked inside one hell of a catchy tune.
Hashemian’s been around the block, too—ex-keys and co-writer for Young the Giant back when they were called The Jakes, co-writing the double platinum hit Cough Syrup, and now dropping his fourth solo album, Believe. Safe to say, this guy knows how to lay down a memorable hook or two.
Comes and Goes is now available on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube.
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Review by Amelia Vandergast