ORLANDO KALLEN
HUSH HUSH BIZ SINGLE REVIEW
Ex Wants Me Dead
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Eighteen year-old music artist Orlando Kallen is teetering on the precipice of stardom, with an astonishing TikTok following surpassing one million and a Spotify fan base of over 160,000. Hailing from Australia, his heritage is a captivating mosaic, blending Greek, Egyptian, and Croatian roots, rendering him the embodiment of global charisma and musical virtuosity. But Orlando Kallen isn’t merely an artist; he’s a magnetic force destined to enrapture audiences worldwide. Recently, Kallen unveiled Ex Wants Me Dead, a track from his latest EP, Leave Me Bleeding. This offering defies easy categorization, fusing elements of indie pop, EDM, and R&B into an alluring sonic tapestry. Kallen’s influences encompass a who’s who of musical luminaries, from Billie Eilish and The Weeknd to Miley Cyrus, Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jackson, and the inimitable Elvis Presley.
However, Orlando Kallen isn’t just an artist; he’s an unstoppable creative dynamo, infusing his unique style with the very essence of musical innovation. When discussing his latest release, Kallen delves deep into the ocean of post-breakup emotions, articulating, ‘I feel like after a breakup, you go through waves of emotions, from missing them, hating them, wanting them back, to wondering what on earth I was thinking staying in that relationship for so long… it’s an endless cycle.’ He extends an invitation to the audience to embark on this cathartic journey, in the hope that it resonates with their own experiences. For Kallen, the true alchemy of songwriting lies in its ability to intertwine with individual narratives, enabling each listener’s journey to be both unique and profoundly relatable. Ex Wants Me Dead transcends the conventional confines of a song; it’s a potent emotional odyssey that speaks directly to anyone who has weathered the tempestuous rollercoaster of love, hate, longing, and regret. Kallen’s artistry lies in his profound ability to capture the essence of post-breakup turmoil, forging an intimate connection between the music and its audience.
