Varun Sheel Shines on “cool like you” With a Genre-Blurring, High-Speed Pop Rush That Hits Like a Classic
- STAFF
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
By: Staff
Hypnotic, unforgettable, and emotionally charged—Varun Sheel delivers pure indie pop excellence.
We instantly fell for Varun Sheel’s latest release with its punchy yet deeply resonant guitars that make an immediate splash in your mind. Having discovered him through a previous single, we came in with high expectations, and what also followed was the genuine excitement of hearing an artist once again exceed them, drawing us straight into a world that demands a deeper dive.
“cool like you” carries an exhilarating momentum, like cruising at highway speed with the wind in your face, steadily accelerating toward something thrilling yet strangely intimate. The harmony halo-style production creates the feeling that Varun Sheel is stepping directly into your space, his presence almost hypnotic. That immersive sensation becomes a defining moment of the track. It feels iconic the instant it hits, and it’s exactly this kind of subliminal pull that makes the experience unforgettable.
From the very first downbeat, the interplay of beats and vocals strikes with pinpoint timing, each element elevating the other. The percussion is bold and clean, the vocals powerful and soaring, sketching out the narrative in quick, striking lines that hook the listener instantly. Following that, the music unveils a sultrier, smoother passage. This is an intentional shift that shows Sheel’s multi-faceted artistry. This contrast isn’t just clever arrangement; it’s a push-pull that continually engages the listener, moving thoughts and emotions into new terrain and keeping the track fresh at every turn.
Then comes the shift into a slower feeling, R&B-infused groove. This duality becomes one of the track’s most rewarding surprises. It’s here that Varun Sheel’s voice takes center stage, becoming the foundation of the entire anthem. His flow is unrelenting yet precise, his soaring notes both commanding and emotionally charged. You can feel his connection to the song’s core message, the struggle of concealing one’s true self, which makes the delivery resonate on a deeper level. The result is more than just pop. It’s the intimacy of a diary entry fused with the cinematic sweep of a feature film, a thrill ride that refuses to let go. And what also amplifies that exhilaration is the way his vocals weave back and forth between anthemic bursts and smooth R&B lines, creating an almost conversational interplay that feels electric.
There's also an iconic and chant ready lyric that get stuck in your head all day:
"Stacy says that you're so cool, But I can't hang when she's with you"
Read alone, it's a simplistic teenage complaint, but delivered with the demonstrative power of Varun Sheel’s vocals, it becomes a legendary song in the making. We can easily predict this will be a standout in his catalog that will bring attention from fans and industry players alike.
The arrangement and production come together like the soundscape of a massive stadium show. Punchy drums, guitars that shimmer with resonance, and a rhythmic low end that anchors the energy. Over this solid foundation, each instrumental flourish cascades with festival-ready exuberance, making the track feel like a summer headliner moment. The production team clearly poured attention into every texture, crafting a mix that’s rich, layered, and perfectly matched to Sheel’s dynamic vocal delivery.
Listeners are going to be instantly captivated by “cool like you,” and when it’s played at full volume, the effect is irresistible. It’s the kind of track that not only gets stuck in your head but also lives in the pulse of your chest. It’s a song that defines the moment and makes you want to hit repeat without hesitation.
“cool like you” by Varun Sheel is a festival-ready triumph bursting with emotion, duality, and sonic brilliance.
Boston-based indie pop artist Varun Sheel has built a sound that’s both sonically expansive and deeply personal, fusing his Hindustani classical roots with self-taught guitar mastery and a passion for Western pop innovation.
Drawing on Bollywood’s melodic richness, Western pop’s structure, and the nostalgic tones of his diasporic upbringing, his music carries a rare cultural depth without ever losing its instant appeal. That fusion, shaped in part by his father’s training in raagas and breath control, gives Sheel a vocal and melodic vocabulary that feels limitless. His guitar style, born from years of exploration and inspired by the precision of virtuosic players, adds a distinctive edge to his arrangements.
Following his academic journey in neuroscience and the reflective isolation of the pandemic, he began transforming his inner world into songs that cross both genre and cultural borders.
With earlier singles earning critical recognition for their cinematic and cross-cultural scope, his trajectory continues to climb.
We’re so excited to have found and can never wait to hear more from the incredibly talented Varun Sheel!
