Returning with a gorgeous organic groove of classic live guitar to full-band vibrancy, Ehson Hashemian delivers an absolute earworm of an anthem from his brand new album, with the angelic vocals and indie-anthemic charm of Anything.
Blending lightness and tempo with perfect juxtaposition, the fast pace and arrangement choice softness of this track is instantly inviting – Ehson chooses a chord pattern that simply lifts and falls at pace, and meanwhile that voice moves from dreamy to mildly impassioned and energised during the hook; meeting the tempo accordingly, while the underlying production rolls on to continue tightening its grip.
The new album is called Message, Ehson’s sixth full-length project to date, and it launches on July 10th. Anything is a simple organic set-up on the surface, but it promises a lyrical density that’s captivating, with doses of relatable reflections all carefully intertwined with intriguing personal anecdotes that feel decidedly indie.
Raw and honest, uplifting and colourful, and about as far from the falseness of electronically generated mush as can be – the nostalgic shuffle and sentiment of Anything is a breath of fresh air. It brings a touch of something like The Beatles and Ash creatively fused, maybe Elbow with a twist of authenticity in the vocal crack and the realism.
It’s Ehson Hashemian, in short, and it’s easily one of his most engaging and memorable singles to date. The upcoming album is a must for singer-songwriter fans and those with an everlasting passion for inspiring, interesting real indie music.
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