David manages to keep things eclectic enough to hold interest, yet still consistently in tune with his own recognisable style as a musician and performer. An easy listen, and a genuinely likable new take on some age-old loyalties and odes.
Music
Gorgeously crafted, in short – a collection that feels like a timeless album of classics.
Naturally progressing from a series of uniquely thoughtful, retro-style singles – The Acorns come forth with a full length album of originals, and it makes for a refreshingly creative, contemplative listen.
It’s an all too familiar topic – the struggle to be, to accept life & the self, the past – depression, anxiety, shame, loneliness. Miss Misery screams out on their behalf.
Completing the album in a fairly perfect way, Dear Future Me tracks a life from start to finish, through the decades, painting a picture that warms the heart and even brings a tear to the eye.
Their sense of identity never falters, yet strangely they seem to have elevated themselves to even greater levels with these past few releases. Bring on the live shows.
The haunting and later tribal musicality and the beauty of the lyrics unite to create an increasingly euphoric feeling.
Karen Lee Batten proves once again that her vocals were born to perform in the Country Rock and Americana power realms with this brilliantly energising and infectious new anthem.
Providing a timeless narrative for contemporary fans, Emily Clair’s country anthem Drive Me Home leads with love, intimacy, and a passion for the good times – and it proves an uplifting new hit.
Brandon Riley fearlessly blends genres and keeps things refreshingly creative throughout this captivating new single.
Beautifully refreshing in detail, Delicate is something of a modern day love song – with a powerful edge of realism.
Indie songwriter Gliffo returns with another classic pop-rock anthem, this time designed and dedicated to inspiring a sense of self-optimism and empowerment.