The track created by San Jose California native Marella titled “Rock and Roll Phase” serves as the third track on the 13-track LP titled Posterboy. The song is a charming, indie pop song that beautifully encapsulates the journey of yearning for an unrequited love. With its whimsical melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song takes listeners on a captivating adventure of self-discovery and discovering love. Marella opens the track with the line, “She’s in a haze, in her rock and roll phase,” seizing the thought of finding true love with a scene-adjacent individual. The bittersweet-yet-hopeful vocals tell a tale of searching through the vastness of Marella’s experiences, only to stumble upon that one elusive connection that changes everything.
The irresistible blend of shimmering guitars, ethereal synths, and pulsating beats creates a soundscape that mirrors the excitement and anticipation of a newfound romance. As the next line in the chorus after “in her rock and roll phase” is, “I like to chase,” Marella paints a picture for his fans; he’s in love, and rather than seeing it from afar, he wants to be in the picture himself. The lyrics delve into the vulnerability and thrill of opening up to someone new and capturing the rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies this extraordinary experience. The song’s captivating melodies and ethereal vocals create an atmosphere of anticipation and wonder. The created visual storytelling captures the essence of vulnerability, courage, and serendipity, reminding us that sometimes the most extraordinary love stories are born from the simplest of moments.
We did a writeup on a previous Marella song back in 2017 – check out “YOWIE” here if you’d like to hear more.
The LP Posterboy was released on June 2nd on Spotify and Apple Music.