#tilnow

Solo artist Aaron Manzano, otherwise known as Til Now, began writing and playing music at only age twelve in the small town of Stroudsburg. Living in such a remote location, his musical passions kept him sane with a lack of anything to do or anywhere to go. Now, he continues to work on perfecting his craft even when the world is his oyster.

With a plentiful background of shows, as well as a number of up-coming gigs in Tampa, Aaron is picking up the pace in getting his name recognised. Every year from 2012, Aaron has also performed charity shows for a classmate that tragically passed away in 2010. Not only is Til Now a must-see artist, but his authenticity is sure to gravitate an audience with just as much love as he has to give.

Recently sharing latest single 'Bored', we're met with a track that showcases the best of genre-blending. With a primary indie rock focus and gorgeous undertones of pop-punk in the guitar, Til Now are sure to grip any new listener with quick-paced evolving riffs, heartfelt vocals and a bouncy drum beat sure to have you tapping along. There's an inherent rawness to the grit of guitar strums and Aaron's gorgeously toned vocal performance that reflects with true soul on the narrative. 'Bored' is an engaging release if we've ever seen one, perfectly nuanced in how it'll have listeners dancing, singing and instrumentally miming along with such a wide-ranged flow of pacing and growth even as it bares such a heavy story.

Behind the words is a tale sure to, in one way or another, make you feel something. Whether you've been in a relationship, or spent your time alone, 'Bored' speaks about heartbreak in a way that makes it impossible not to relate. From hopes, fears, and a whirlwind of nostalgia, the track reflects on the little details stripped away in the hardships and shattered ending of the relationship. It's evident every word is a little piece of Aaron's heart, revealing intimacies to his own turmoils through lines like 'When did you become a faded memory? Your ghost won't leave me alone, you used to be my home' that make such a melancholic song bring a little comfort to those feeling ever so lonely. Though sure to evoke some heart-wrenching aches, as the song evolves in sound it also evolves in meaning, professing the age old saying 'time heals all' and that the hurt dulls down to acceptance over time.

Experience 'Bored' for yourself here if you're hoping to find a sure-to-be star in the making. Aaron's masterfully perfected sound is sure to get you feeling every word sung as intended, as well as feeling the energy of this double-sided release.

Written by: Tatiana Whybrow Photo Credits: Sebrena Irvine