Write your name in a book of love with Dylan Dunlap’s song “The Long Way Home”. A mix of pop, folk, and a touch of indie paradise, “The Long Way Home” takes you a pleasantly safe way home. Wrapping you in an upbeat, folk-like mesh of instruments and a passionate, warm voice, this tune feels like a warm hug from a loved one that you’ve been anxiously awaiting. Dunlap’s skills of being a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and creator of worlds shine in this track alongside its sweet, pure intentions. “The Long Way Home” is a gentle reminder that innocent and lasting love can & does exist, and that you can have fun with it. It leans into the side of romance and storytelling that can be a struggle to fully immerse yourself into, as the popularity and rise of heartbreak tales and yearning continue to cruise through the music scene. With Dunlap’s dedication to quality of craft and masterful lyrics, there is no beat left untouched nor no feelings left to discover – his heart is open and laid out on the line, as are the audience’s when they envelop themselves into “The Long Way Home”.
Dylan Dunlap’s sound is unique, something you cannot quite put your finger on or try to contain to one box – yet it’s familiar and nostalgic. Dunlap’s ability to shift from genre to genre and/or combine several into one project, whether it be an album or a single song, reminds me of artists I grew up with. Striking, introductory piano leaning into his gentle voice reminds me of artists like John Mayer, Coldplay, and Jason Mraz. Nearing the chorus, the style of the song continues to weave into other areas, sounding slightly more indie and country. This draws comparisons to artists like Hozier and Mumford & Sons, yet Dunlap has qualities that these artists do not have. His style can simultaneously be classified as beachy, indie, country – the list goes on. “The Long Way Home” may just be a puzzle piece to the positive enigma that Dunlap is, but it’s a steppingstone heading in the right direction.
Dylan Dunlap is an LA-based pop artist who creates music for people who love stories. Dunlap is a renaissance man – a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, and visionary for East Magnolia Records. Dunlap launched East Magnolia Records, his own record company, in 2023. At the time, he had only released three EP’s. Now, he has received praise from people at Apple Music, as well as Spotify editorials, and continues to work hard for his music and company. His recently released album “ANGELENO” features 10 songs that tell the story of a coast-to-coast experience. This album starts in Burbank, California, and ends in Brooklyn, New York. With “ANGELENO”, Dunlap dives into his storytelling abilities and tells a coming-of-age story that is genuine to the chapters he’s lived through thus far.
Written By Madison Spies
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