Time is fleeting, incomplete and never guaranteed. A scary realisation, but one that should inspire a sense of urgency when it comes to the things that really matter in life.
On that note, an eclectic and evocative gem this season brings Troy Remedy back under the spotlight.
What begins as a smoky backstreet jazz-club ode to lo-fi study vibes, soon evolves into a deeply vulnerable rap track, with a blissfully soulful vocal feature for the hook.
Collaborating with singer Abbie Parker, Troy Remedy’s All The Time is both immensely calming and profoundly thoughtful. The dynamic is beautiful, not your standard verse-chorus with a small feature, the song lets both artists shine with natural integrity and charm, whilst celebrating the power of a finely crafted soundscape for this mellow triphop groove and saxophone-blessed ambience.
Abbie Parker’s voice is stunning, the poetry and personal emotion compelling, and Troy’s own verses bring a level of further unexpected truth and hardship, which feels totally individual in storytelling, but is fiercely relatable in taking on the inevitable passing of time and the weight of our inescapable mortality.
Something of meaning, performed with talent and honesty – a timeless style brought to life by intelligent writing and all-consuming, atmospheric musicianship. All The Time is the kind of track you can spin and spin on repeat and not get tired of.
A talented duo, and a song that speaks straight to the heart, from the heart, with both pain and a striking reminder to take full advantage of now.
Find Troy Remedy on Instagram & his Website.
