Leon Bolier takes a more subtle, sentimental approach on ‘Trouble’, letting the track unfold at its own pace. It starts gently, with soft vocals drifting in and out, almost blending into the melody rather than leading it. As it builds, there hints of drum & bass-style synths which give it a slightly sharper, modern feel without changing the overall feel.
Nothing feels rushed—everything grows naturally until it opens into a full, uplifting moment. And even though the vocals are there, it’s really the melody that carries the track, making it so powerful.
This track came from wanting to revisit the sound I was making in the 2000s—while everyone’s looking back to the ’90s, I thought, why not give a nod to the 00s too? -Leon Bolier