Songs first, every time – each new release explored for its own vibrational presence, before we consider it as part of an increasingly brilliant repertoire.
Florence is a stunning new single, a sentimental soul-rock anthem of mystique and story, with a passionate, simple and snappy verse format, and a lush electric guitar sound that rises up through a distinct then euphoric chord pattern.
Florence feels reminiscent of era’s past, enduring but fresh, and yet it draws no specific comparisons – it feels like the pinnacle of a career spent writing songs and performing, now reflecting with the beauty and nuance of a melody that sinks right into your bones and lingers for the rest of the day.
A multi-language journey that’s performative and looping but which also sees the indie rock refrain satisfy at the end of each phrase, and features a powerful contrast between the fullness of the verse, in its passion and power, and the softer whisper of the title name, as we both begin and fade out to finish.
Following on from the sensational Living Out Loud, Florence feels like a relevant next chapter, but also veers strictly away from the acoustic country tone, and elevates the gorgeous nuance and character of the Maypo Deluxe voice in a whole new way. The song feels like a celebration, or rather, the ongoing rising anticipation of approaching one, and it sweeps you off your feet in the process.
Maypo Deluxe is one of indie’s most consistent artists, a songwriter with an authentic sense of heart and storytelling, holding closely to the organic rock sounds of a simpler era, and meandering from the soulful rock ballad set-up to the upbeat and addictive grooves accordingly, as we roll through more and more fantastic songs.
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