"This record highlights this American born New Zealand music artist’s exemplary vocal abilities and her talent for writing heartfelt songs that perfectly balance elements of pop, contemporary country, and chilled-out soul. Oceanside introduces us to a new side of Emme Lentino’s array of creative powers, with its undeniable chorus hook and smooth, laid-back groove. It’s a sound and melodic structure that perhaps contains more pop than country, but it’s a track that evolves into a hook-laden plethora of musical delights. After kicking off with the chorus elements, the song evolves into a sophisticated and highly nuanced example of accessible mainstream country-pop. The singer-songwriter, musician, and actress, has gone from strength to strength with every release, continuing to reaffirm her global presence and a loyal, burgeoning fan base.
Just as Emme’s version of Last Christmas took the iconic song to surprising places, utilising a mix of styles including country, pop, and touches of rock, Oceanside does a similar stylistic thing. It covers many bases and has every chance of being a worldwide smash"
'Oceanside' Single Review as it appears in Hush Hush Biz Magazine
Author Caroline Russo
Date of publication Jan 26th 2021.
