On his first single, “Muscle Mommy,” Adam Pashaian wastes no time making clear just who he is to listeners: fearless, loud, and unapologetically bold. Right away, the track gallops forward with an earnestness that won’t be ignored. It’s the sort of debut that reads less like a tentative introduction and more like an announcement: Pashaian has arrived, and he’s bringing the thunder.
What separates “Muscle Mommy,” though, and helps give it the edge is a lack of reservation from the outset. Many artists don’t find a voice this confidently assured for years, but Pashaian has managed to capture it on his debut release. Motown is punchy and fresh, blending an almost defiant attitude with a playful, loose edge that saves it from feeling too heavy. It doesn’t apologize, and it doesn’t give up, qualities that both endear and cut deep.
There’s a thrill in watching a new artist lean into their style, and “Muscle Mommy” is just that. It is not slick in a manner that smacks of overthinking, but is instead powered by its grit and guts. For fans, that’s a promise of the real thing. For Adam Pashaian, it’s an announcement piece, a cut that already feels like it’s drawing attention. “Muscle Mommy” speaks in no less than roars. And if this is how Adam Pashaian is opting to introduce himself to the world, then it’s probably a safe bet that the music world is in for a whole lot of flak.
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