Introducing a hugely uplifting soul-rock anthem, from Halifax creative ensemble Soul Howe & the Swells. A uniquely genre-fusing single, inspired by and devoted to the Life Rolls On organization – empowering people with disabilities through adaptive sport experiences.
Jason “Soul” Howe and Alfie/Ally Julien are the songwriters behind Life Rolls On, a song directly impacted by the original organisation from Jesse Billauer. It’s an organic and genuine arrangement, featuring a heavy handful of talented and passionate musicians and vocalists, and this quality helps really bring to life the opportunity and unity at the heart of the writing.
Initially built around a simple celebratory choir of voices, softly rising up to welcome a single soulful lead vocal and a riding bassline, guitar and beat combination, Life Rolls On is a naturally healing earworm of sorts. The softly upbeat acoustic to folk-pop set-up then proceeds to weave in an old-school rap vocal for its main verse – an unexpected twist of genre diversity, which adds further to the creative bounce of the overall song.
Featuring Alfie Julien, Jason “Soul” Howe, Cher Nick and Sherry Moore on vocals, with Kelvin Moore on rhythm guitars and bass, Mark Smith on lead guitar, Andrew Foster on rhythms, and Terry Mosher on keyboard and Congo, the beating heart of Life Rolls On is its inherent and shared optimism and lust for life.
There’s a sense of great overcoming to the concept of Life Rolls On, and the music reinforces that beautifully, providing a nostalgic and rather timeless gem of a single, with an inspiring warmth and possibility that resounds as the music pours through the airwaves.
A real pleasure to let ring loud this summer and beyond. Soul Howe & the Swells have crafted a beautifully hopeful, inclusive and comforting celebration of life, with the classic good vibes and authentic performances and musicianship of Life Rolls On.
Find out more via SoulHoweandtheSwells.com.
Thank you so much Rebecca for all of your wonderful words and review of Soul Howe and The Swells “Life Rolls On”!
~Soul Howe
This was such a blessing to read. Thank you Rebecca for such a solid review.
Andrew Foster – Rhythms