Songs are memory banks, especially if their core captures unspoken truths and thoughts, fleeting emotions, memories, and timeless moments. No one understood this concept more than the artist Mike Collins aka Rooftop Screamers, Portland’s most talented, as he hits a home run of emotions through the single “Souvenirs,” released on October 11, 2024. With the contribution of renowned vocalist and guitarist Randy McStine and exceptional production engineer Mark Plati, “Souvenirs” is an easy top-tier classification on production quality—perfectly balancing creativity, vulnerability, and relatability in a single resonating track.
Souvenirs is a heartfelt tribute that opens with heartfelt notes poured with the artist’s love through a minimalist guitar sound that is both somber and haunting, which carries through the whole duration of the piece. As the track progresses, the artist manages to perfectly capture the delicate emotions of loss and the pain of reminiscing moments with a loved one, which is punctuated with every single line performed with undeniable vulnerability and emotional delivery. Just like a memory bank, this song perfectly carries emotions of love and loss, which makes the piece deeply relatable and weighted with warmth and reverence on each note.
With Mike’s vision, Randy’s additional prowess, and Mark’s meticulous attention to detail on this song, “Souvenirs” carries an impeccable quality that is both compelling and beautiful. The song reflects the love and respect that this artist has for his grandmother, and each chord and rhythm featured on the track offers warmth and solace, like a blanket of comfort for those who feel sad. Worthy to note is the great quality of lyrics featured on this track, which is hard to ignore. Mike allowed himself to run through all the emotions and translated them into this powerful track that is both inviting and relatable for the listeners.
With that, stream “Souvenirs” by Rooftop Screamers, and allow this project to connect deep into your soul! Don’t miss out; follow Mike Collins and his project, “Rooftop Screamers,” for more top-tier quality music!
Follow Rooftop Screamers
About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
