Are There Any Rules? by Yan Simon published on 2020-10-19T19:07:57Z After having written for musicals and theatre productions in Toronto, Yan Simon went back to the studio to create his first solo album, Are There Any Rules?. Penned by Yan and produced with multidisciplinary musician Dima Graziani, Are There Any Rules? takes the listener on an eclectic, genre-bending, coming-of-age journey. “Each song on this record is inspired by a personal story, and represents a different struggle I’ve faced. I talk about the death of my dad, with whom I’ve had a complicated relationship that only started resolving two weeks before he passed (track No. 5, He is Watching), I confront myself about my depression (track No. 2, Marathon), and I explore the meaning of identity when it comes to growing up gay in a heteronormative, unwelcoming environment (track No. 6, project X).” Though it’s packed with heavy themes, Are There Any Rules? still has its brighter, happier moments with tracks like Lionheart and There Was a Time. Spanning multiple genres, including pop-rock and indie-pop, and exploring themes rarely present in today’s pop music, this record lends itself to a wide range of listeners, delivering an emotional performance, heartfelt lyrics, and cinematic production. Genre Pop Contains tracks Run away by Yan Simon published on 2020-10-19T19:07:50Z Marathon by Yan Simon published on 2020-10-19T19:07:47Z Preparing for the fall by Yan Simon published on 2020-10-19T19:07:43Z Lionheart by Yan Simon published on 2020-10-19T19:07:41Z project X by Yan Simon published on 2020-10-19T19:07:37Z
