Amber Gomez has long been active in the indie/pop scene as lead singer of the pop group Venus In Bluejeans who had a hit with their 2006 cover of The Beatles’ “Across The Universe”. In 2025, Amber makes a comeback in her solo career with her latest single, “I’m not Black and Blue”.
This single appears on her upcoming album, “For Those Who Couldn’t Keep Me,” guided by longtime collaborators Les Fradkin and Loretta Pieper, who come on board as producers/composers.
https://ambergomez.bandcamp.com/track/im-not-black-and-blue
I’m Not Black and Blue follows contemporary pop sensibilities, but also reflects a mature artist still refining her voice and sound. The instrumentation, arrangement, and overall sonic texture feel fresh and innovative, but there’s that touch of early 2000s pop-rock lingering in the background.
This is partly due to the heavy synth backing on the track that’s layered with a bit of distortion on the vocals. Gomez’s performance is also reminiscent of Lady Gaga’s early work, as she delivers powerful moments in the chorus with conviction and clarity while also showing great control on the more subtle phrasing.
While the production is clearly electropop at its core and engineers the track without hiding that identity, there is a faint undercurrent of folk-pop energy that softens the synthetic brightness. It gives the song some emotional grounding that highlights the introspective, melancholic songwriting.
The lyrical identity of “I’m Not Black and Blue” is clear and simple with lines like “I can’t hand you the world or everything in it” forming an irresistible hook for the chorus.
However, there is little metaphor or imagery in the verses, which is perhaps a sign that the song intends to stay in the lane of a pop hit and nothing more.
“I’m Not Black and Blue” isn’t a perfect song, but it’s a commendable one that showcases Amber Gomez’s vocal strengths and pop instincts. It’s a satisfying listen that offers a polished, hook-driven pop experience. This single is a solid foundation for Amber’s upcoming album, and we can’t wait to see how she evolves from here.
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