Tom Tikka And The Missing Hubcaps has you hooked right from the opening tune of Venetian Rubber Boots. The countryesque tune really has you one with nature from the start. It’s apparent that Tom Tikka is a storyteller but he’s a storyteller with a cause. The fashion-conscious Venetians wear rubber boots during Aqua-Alta- a rise in sea levels causes flooding in Venice clearly owed to Global Warming. 

The mellow-upbeat number begins with a Hawaiian tune that grounds you. The Hawaiian tune comes from the wind instrument paired with the shaker and guitar. He slowly infuses the song with the guitar and drums that lifts the song entirely. The old-school twangy nature of the guitar invokes luscious imagery. This paired with Tom’s vocal places you in the lap of nature manifesting it to its formal glory. Tom’s voice gently makes you aware of the severe state of the world right now when it comes to the environment. There are instrumental interludes that are expertly crafted to add an incredible amount of texture to the track. 

Lilo and Stitch is placed in Hawaii. The cartoon has a loyal fanbase to date (it’s been close to 20 years since the show premiered). It touches upon many aspects and one of which is Nature v/s Nurture. Both the series and the song deal with important real-world questions. Venetian Rubber Boots would be a great addition to the cartoon with its upbeat messaging much like the show itself. Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps has listeners across the world and it’s time we bring him into the mainstream. Give him a listen and show some support.