If you’re not yet familiar with the music of Kiana Corley, “Lukewarm” will provide you with the perfect introduction. The new track showcases the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter's unique, genre-bending approach. In the verses, Corley’s R&B-infused vocals float atop a reggae-like groove in a way that can only be described as effortless. Her delivery throughout combines the pop-folk sweetness of Colbie Caillat with the masterful syncopation of Jason Mraz. Between the prominent harmonies and call-and-response pieces, the laid-back production encapsulates the best elements of the early 2000s singer-songwriter sound. It allows the listener to really dig in to lyrics that tell the lesser-told story of a middling relationship that is neither a passionate love nor a heartbreaking tragedy. A different kind of love song, you’ll be sure to find “Lukewarm” anything but.
