New Music Critique: Trevor Renteria

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Contact: ts@trevorsrenteria.com
Web: trevorsrenteria.com
Seeking: Film/TV
Style: Dance-Pop, Indie

Oklahoma-born, Texas-based Trevor Renteria uses words like “house” and “dance-pop” to describe his music, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that he’s primarily an electronic artist. A song such as “Gotta Get Out” is pure alt-rock—building, mood-setting verses, before a chant-along chorus crashes in. “When is it Over” is a gentle ballad showcasing that side of Renteria’s songwriting, while “Echoes of You” does have ‘90s radio-dance vibes. Renteria has a lot of strings to his bow, and they’re all remarkably effective. Why would he box himself in?