Indie-Blues Artist Aidan Ochre Conducts Science Experiment on Love vs Lust

20-year-old New York State indie artist Aidan Ochre explores the derailing emotions of differentiating what’s love vs lust on his latest ep release Ochre. Ochre feels like a science experiment. On “Is This Love” Ochre questions his own intentions and feelings before reacting.

“Playing with emotions/ It all feels hopeless/ Unless you’ll be feeling it too.”

The plush production allows the spacing between his words to show curiosity and optimism. Disguised under heavy reverb, fuzzy production, and beautiful guitar solos, Ochre allows his unguarded feelings to conduct his research on “Let You Know.” While still acknowledging his adulation, Ochre decides to “Slow Down.”

“I don't want to rush now/ If we don’t have to.”

The atmospheric transition from “Let You Know” to the jazz-funk influenced track “Slow Down” feels like Ochre might’ve jumped the gun by putting his emotions out too early and is now seeking to ground himself. Usually, after some research, your hypothesis is slightly adjusted before the experiment. Occupying the fourth slot is “Keep it Moving,” which is a bit more upbeat compared to the rest of the project. On this track, Ochre is dancing through the pain.

“We keep it moving but it’s so easy to see/ I’m losing feelings and you keep on pushing me.”

Now that Ochre is finally experimenting with those emotions, he’s coming to the realization that maybe it wasn’t love. “Guess I should've saw it coming.” On “Ever Changes,” Ochre cuts right to the chase and comes to terms with his conclusion. Sometimes, the truth feels better than the bliss. But, you’ll never know unless you test it out. This project feels very blue. Honestly, closer to indigo. The bluesy and fuzzy production is comforting while filling space in the mind of Aidan Ochre. Ochre is encouraging listeners to just go for it because moments of uncertainty could provide growth and healing. 

This project feels very blue. Honestly, closer to indigo. The bluesy and fuzzy production is comforting while filling space in the mind of Aidan Ochre. Ochre is encouraging listeners to just go for it because moments of uncertainty could provide growth and healing.