Alt-Pop’s newest divine is no stranger to the realm of sound and melody. RIMENY, the creative moniker of Zak Engel, unveils his much-anticipated single “Sweet Tea,” marking a personal and professional metamorphosis for a musician who has spent over a decade weaving sonic tapestries behind the scenes.
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For Zak Engel, RIMENY is not just an artistic outlet, it’s an evolution. The alt-pop alter ego breathes life into “Sweet Tea,” crafting a lush, intimate conversation that digs deep into the heart of marital communication and emotional habits. Engel, who confesses to half-singing the song’s central lyrics “Tell me, what are you gonna do? Tell me, what are you looking for?” around his home for years, has finally found their fitting expression within the realms of RIMENY’s musical landscape.
The track represents a technicolor leap for Engel, who describes his past indulgence in the sounds of Radiohead, Foo Fighters, and The Smiths as intense imitation. Now, drawing from the eclectic influences of The 1975, Mk.gee, Bleachers, and Bon Iver, Engel sculpts a sound that is uniquely his, a testament to his growth as an artist and producer.
With two singles already out—“Treat Me Like a Stranger” and “Matt”—and an album on the horizon, RIMENY poses a sonic proposition that teases and tantalizes the alt-rock pop landscape. Engaging collaborators like Molly McDevitt, Justin VanDommelen, and mastering maestro Ruairi O’Flaherty, RIMENY assures quality paired with an experimental edge.
The journey from crafting silent scores to commanding center stage is one of deliberate unraveling for Engel. “Sweet Tea” is just the beginning, as he inches toward an album release that promises a fusion of old and new—songs aged like fine wine, now revisited to capture their most authentic selves.
Live dreams are on the horizon, with RIMENY packaging an experience meticulously between the electrifying thrill of a Bleachers gig and the soulful intimacy of Mk.gee. As Engel muses, “I’m still figuring it out—but it feels like the right time,” indicating a vibrant live metamorphosis eagerly awaiting the world.
RIMENY’s “Sweet Tea” is now available, inviting listeners into a world of introspective lyrics and atmospheric sounds that echo through the corridors of personal growth and artistic expression. In this alt-pop journey, RIMENY opens his world, one vibrant note at a time.
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