Local Review: Kamden Freeman — SEABREAK

Kamden Freeman
SEABREAK
DJ
Street: 10.31.2025
Kamden Freeman = Dayglow + Glass Animals

SEABREAK is the synthy, alt-pop, debut EP released by Kamden Freeman. The music’s style immediately perked up my ears when I pressed play on the album: thudding percussion, resonant electric guitar, flowy synth organ and layered vocals all mixed in perfect amounts in “Back 2 Me.” This opening track introduces a compelling basis of lively rhythm and bright atmosphere that continues throughout the EP.

The title track is full of vibrant synth — and even quiet samplings of ocean sounds as Freeman sings, “You’ll find me somewhere at the seabreak.” More electric guitar provides a rough contrast to the otherwise smooth and humming synth that brings to mind Terraria and Stardew Valley. All of the instrumentals play off each other, Freeman’s vocals just another speaker in a conversation of many voices.

“Casanova” brings rhythm to the forefront with a disco-esque style. The level of synth rises in this track, vocals moving in and out of distortion. The beat and style reminded me of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and it was hard not to start dancing. The best part of this song, though, is the key change. I love a good key change, and this one was so smooth and natural as it elevated the song right at the end.

“Rainwater (Wont Take You Far)” has a deep bassline synth that almost sounded minor at first, but accompanies the major melody. At this point in my first listen through the tracks, I was highly impressed by every song’s distinct feel — and how they all still clearly are pieces of the same whole, like five different sculptures all made of the same clay.

“Mile By Mile” brings us our first taste of acoustic guitar, a lovely cascading pluck that underscores the entire song. The melody sways and the synth glitters dreamily. There’s even a fluttering flute and tinkling bells decorating the music. Freeman has such skill in mixing acoustic instruments with synth and bright airiness with hard beats. Instead of sounding like a mess of disparate ingredients, it sounds extremely measured and calculated, each part purposefully added to bring the vision of the song to life.

I enjoyed SEABREAK so much that when the last song ended, I was surprised and left wanting more. Every song is catchy and engaging, a feast for the ears. The cohesion, balance and variety of SEABREAK makes me excited for more music from Freeman, whether that be another EP or a full-length album. —Rebekah Bowman

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