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Amanda Pappalardo – High Heels (2021)

When faced with difficulties and challenges it can be hard to see a way out. Amanda Pappalardo is here to let us know that no matter what the situation, there is a way to get through it even if you need a little help with her single ‘High Heels’. An upbeat track, it stands as a reminder to all of us that we need to cling to hope and loved ones when the times get rough.

With a throwback style and unrelenting energy, Pappalardo will have you remembering the classic rock songs of old that you love listening to again and again. While she took some time off from music to focus on college, she has returned to pursue her music with a renewed passion. With powerful vocals and enthralling music, this single showcases her prowess as a singer and songwriter.



The heavy guitars that open ‘High Heels’ thrum through your chest and shake up your insides. There is an irresistible hook in the almost dark thrum of the guitar that has you thinking of old classic rock tracks. If you are a fan of guitar-driven melodies and old rock energy, this song will have you under its spell. On the chorus, the guitar vibes are joined by a crashing drum that gets you heart pumping with the emotions of the lyrics. The energy of the melody flows through your body and forces you into the vibes of the music.

Pappalardo’s vocals have a real Joan Jett vibe as she draws you along the music. She introduces you to the scene of the single through the first verse before throwing you to the mercy of classic rock on the chorus. Her voice calls out against the crashing music to boost the energetic vibes that fill you up. While the track is a complete masterclass in classic rock, there is this irrefutable upbeat thread woven into it that has you feeling that you can get through anything.

Amanda Pappalardo throws you into the edge classic rock tones of ‘High Heels’ while giving you a thread of hope to hand onto. With thrumming guitar lines and crashing drums, the melody makes you think of Joan Jett and foot-stomping fun. Her vocals echo this age of edgy upliftment and will have you singing along with the chorus.

Find out more about Amanda Pappalardo on her Instagram and Spotify.

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