Unobliterated is the music project of England-born and now Portugal-based singer-songwriter and musician Gary Taylor, who’s been making music for many years in one form or another under various guises. While living in the UK, he started out making EDM/Ambient music under the name Agent Orange just for fun, never releasing any of it. Then he played in a number of bands – most recently The Tasers, with whom he served as songwriter – who recorded a few demo tracks though nothing was ever officially released. After relocating to Portugal partly in response to Brexit, Gary felt like he still had some unfinished business with regard to making music, as he had a few songs he’d started during his time with The Tasers that had never been fully developed or recorded. Discovering how easy it was to release music on platforms like Spotify, Bandcamp, YouTube, etc., he dubbed his project “Unobliterated” and began releasing alternative pop-rock songs in March 2024, starting with “Truth is Nothing” and “Slipping Through Your Fingers”.
When I asked Gary about his unusual moniker, he explained: “I came across the word ‘Unobliterated’ many years ago on a Dymo label – I just found it at a bus stop along with a bunch of other unused labels. I absolutely fell in love with the word [at first it appears ridiculous but you definitely can make it work in a sentence] and the question of why it was there in the first place, and geekily named my music making computer ‘Unobliterated’, and that tradition carried on until this day. So when it came to finding a name, that was top of my shortlist and won out when I was able to verify that there were no other Unobliterated artists.“
He continued releasing more singles throughout 2024 and into 2025, and today returns with “light years apart“, a majestic song he describes as a “tale of love, loss, fragility, pain and the [misplaced] hope we often cling to in desperate times.” Gary wrote and recorded the song, played guitar and programmed synths, and sang lead and backing vocals, with his wife Anna providing additional backing vocals. The track was mixed and Mastered by Charles Connolly.
To drive home his message, Unobliterated starts with a haunting melody driven forward by a strong pulsating groove, then layers swirling atmospheric synths and warm guitar notes, creating a mesmerizing backdrop for his arresting vocals that masterfully convey a sense of both despair and hopeful optimism. I really like his marvelous vocals that go from breathy and sensuous to plaintive and impassioned, as well as his and Anna’s subtle harmonies in the choruses. “light years apart” is a great song, and I think it’s one of his best yet.
Oceans of empty bottles can’t drown the thoughts of you Red eyes and chemicals in smoky rooms don’t blur these apparitions My Skies grow darker now, day by day Storms flush my colours out and turn my world to grey
Oh I’m devastated to my core But tell me are you really sure Why don’t you hear me out why don’t you give me just one more try And maybe… We can take it back to the start, we’re only light years apart and I would bend space for you
Memories that taunt and tear me down, deride my hollow virtues Caught in this clouded mirror; fading echoes of a better man Oh these scars run deeper now, every day As tortured fragments of my soul are ground to dust and blown away
Let’s take a minute to gather all the moments we have scattered to the wind We don’t know how the story ends but let’s turn the page and see how it begins Yeah I would bend space and time; turn water to wine. I’d take it back to the start; we’re only light years apart and I am light speed
Oh I’m devastated to my core But tell me are you really sure Why don’t you hear me out why don’t you give me just one more try And maybe… We can take it back to the start, we’re only light years apart and I would bend space for you
Time sure does fly by with increasing speed the older I get, and I can’t believe I’m nearing the 10 year mark of writing about music for this blog (though I didn’t begin writing reviews in earnest until Spring 2016). One of the artists I wrote about in those early days was Nashville-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Bryan Howell, when I reviewed his excellent debut album Take the Risk, which he recorded with his backup band The Standalones. Released in August 2016, the album featured ten stellar tunes drawing from a variety of influences, including rock and roll, rockabilly, garage rock, power pop, country, surf and indie rock, as well as the timeless soul music of Motown, Sun and Stax records.
In the years since, Bryan has released a handful of singles on a sporadic basis – “Against the Storm” in 2020, followed by “Still Hungry” and “Like Summer Thunder” in 2023 – yet we’ve remained connected on social media, where it’s been gratifying to know he and I are of similar minds with regard to the music industry and our nation’s insane political situation.
Photo by Andrew Hutto
Though rather quiet with regard to releasing new music, Bryan’s remained active in the Nashville music scene, frequently playing gigs and shows with his backup band The Standalones, where he’s garnered a growing fan base through his high-energy performances. Now, Bryan is back and sounding better than ever with his first single in two years, “An Untamed Heart“, and I thought it high time I featured him again. Written by Bryan, who sang vocals and played guitars, the song was co-produced by him and Drew Boals, who engineered and mixed the track. Other musicians who also played on the track include Wes Burkhardt on bass, Tyler Peck on drums & percussion, Eric Robert on piano, organ and synths, and Austin Rothrock on saxophone. Melo Nelson provided additional vocal arrangments, and Bobbi Giel did the mastering. The song will be included on Bryan’s forthcoming second album Shouting Back At The Brink.
“An Untamed Heart” is a rip roaring banger, blasting open with an electrifying barrage of wailing gnarly guitars, hard-driving bass and explosive drums. Throughout the song, we’re treated to marvelous piano keys and exuberant sax, echoing some of the great songs by the likes of Bruce Springsteen and John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band. Bryan’s intricate, fiery guitar work is truly spine-tingling and I love it!
In his spirited gravelly vocals, Bryan fervently sings of a “fiery vixen” who just might have what it takes to tame his wild heart and get him to finally settle down: “I’m an outlaw on the road of love. Robbin’ every heart I come across. No use for any knife or a gun, cause there’s no defense when that feeling comes. Cause an untamed heart makes its own rules. It might be time to leave this town. Gotta headstong woman chasing me down. A fiery vixen with eyes that smolder. But when I see her my breath gets shorter. And if that woman catches up to me, I’m afraid of what I may see. I may not be as man as I want to be. Cause an untamed heart makes its own rules. I’ve been mixed-up for a while now, ever since she and I crossed paths. I never thought I’d be tied down. But maybe those days are in the past.”
Time for another installment of my Fresh New Tracks series. Today I’m featuring new songs by, in alphabetical order, Italian electronic/synthwave duo eLxAr, English singer-songwriter Joe Peacock, Scottish singer-songwriter Kevin Robertson, and Los Angeles-based indie pop/rock band Sorry Ghost. I’ve previously featured the first three on this blog, while this is the first time I’m writing about Sorry Ghost.
eLxAr – “Lights at the Edge of the Road”
eLxAr is a fascinating electronic/synthwave act from Italy consisting of Luca, a pianist, composer, producer and game designer, and Alex (short for Alexandra), a singer-songwriter, digital designer, illustrator and multi-faceted artist. Not only are both of them multi-talented and creative, they’re also passionate about social justice and environmental issues. I first wrote about them in March 2024 when I reviewed their powerful anti-cyberbulling single “Nessuno Vede”. They’ve since released a lot more music, and I thought it was time I featured them again on this blog. Their latest single is the enchanting instrumental track “Lights at the Edge of the Road”. About the song, the band states: “I think there’s something mystical about traveling at night. Look out the window and it’s only darkness. Darkness and the streetlights, passing by the car as if they were divine fires, falling directly from the sky.” The darkly sensuous groove and crystalline synths beautifully capture the aura and mystery of a night drive.
Joe Peacock – “Not Love”
Joe Peacock is a British singer-songwriter and musician born and raised in rural Herefordshire and now based in Birmingham. Describing himself as “a genre-hopping storyteller, whose music has been compared to Bowie, Blur and Costello”, he’s a hard-working, thoughtful and talented musician who continually experiments and pushes himself beyond his comfort zone. And like eLxAr, Joe also cares deeply about the environment, social justice and inequality. The prolific artist has released a tremendous amount of music over the past four years, including three albums – I’m Only Here in 2021, Before the robots told us where to go in 2021, and Mirror Neuron Generator in 2022 – as well as numerous singles and five EPs, two of which, The curse of the mind and Beast Mode, I reviewed. He’s also one half of art-folk duo The Missed Trees, his side project with singer/fiddle player Louisa Davies-Foley.
His latest single is “Not Love“, an alternative rock song exploring the futility of trying to make someone love you when they’re just not interested. Joe elaborates: “The single’s about reversing the traditional lines in songs about unrequited love, as I find that a bit creepy and people should realise that going after someone who doesn’t reciprocate never works and just makes both sides unhappy. All the incels and toxic masculinity stuff comes in there a bit, too.” I love his shimmery and grungy psychedelic guitars as well as clever lyrics like “I tried to woo her with charm and wits, but she was just not having it./ I danced close to her in a club to get the opportunity to rub myself against her body.”
Kevin Robertson – “Kings Of Most Of Yesterday”
Hailing from Aberdeen, Scotland is KevinRobertson, a singer-songwriter and guitarist who makes a very agreeable style of jangle and psych pop. Strongly influenced by a range of influences including 60’s pop, classic and psychedelic rock, 80’s jangle music and 90’s Brit pop, he’s been actively recording and releasing music both as a solo artist and as a member of Aberdonian (I love that word) jangle pop five-piece The Vapour Trails since 2019. In a relatively short period of time, Kevin has released an impressive amount of music under his own name, including four albums – Sundown’s End in 2021, Teaspoon of Time in 2022, Magic Spells Abound, an aptly-titled collection of nine exquisite songs I reviewed in 2023, and The Call of the Sea in 2024.
Now’s he’s back with his latest single, “Kings of Most of Yesterday“, which dropped yesterday, June 20th. The song is the second single from his forthcoming fifth album Yellow Painted Moon, to be released July 11th. Written and sung by Kevin, who also played acoustic and electric guitars, the song includes additional eclectric guitar and bass played by his son Scott Robertson, with drums and mellotron by Nick Bertling, who also produced the track. The song features Kevin and Scott’s beguiling twangy guitars that remind me in spots of Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing”. It’s a beautiful song with an understated, yet powerful message about the ephemeral nature of each generation’s dominance within a given culture, with each gradually passing the torch to a younger generation who will then lead: “Change it has to come. The generations live and die. The kings of most of yesterday shall fall. Tomorrow goodbye.”
Sorry Ghost – “polyester (yes sir)”
Without question, one of the most irrepressibly charming – and might I add best-looking – bands around today is indie pop/rock four-piece Sorry Ghost. Originally formed as a pop punk band in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by guitarist and vocalist Matt Polito and bassist and vocalist Dan Anton, along with Ryan DeJean and Nick Broyles, they released their debut EP Win By Default in late 2016. Ryan and Nick later left the band and Tyler Hernandez briefly joined the lineup as drummer, at which point they released their debut album The Morning After in April 2020. Tyler departed in 2021, after which Matt and Dan relocated to Los Angeles, where they were eventually joined by Tate Silver on drums and Sean Duong on guitar and vocals to complete their current lineup. The new location and lineup steered their musical direction toward a breezier indie pop/rock sound, and their popularity has continued to grow.
The guys have a wickedly cheeky sense of humor, calling themselves ‘iconic indie idiots’ whose music is “a potent blend of optimism and frustration, loud and soft edges, encouragement and rejection“, and frequently delight their fans and followers with hilarious and endearing video reels of themselves on Instagram and TikTok. I follow then on Instagram, and their posts never fail to put a big smile on my face. Their videos are also highly entertaining and creative, evidenced by the one for their new single “polyester (yes sir)“, which dropped yesterday. Directed by Jeremy Stewart, produced by Katherine Myers and shot by Luis Adrian Lara, the video shows the guys performing the song in a bucolic setting in the Santa Monica Mountains, with Dan playing a decidedly frustrated office executive. My take on the lyrics is that they speak to feeling stuck in a job or lifestyle you hate, acting out a part that doesn’t feel genuine or fulfilling, with ‘polyester’ representing the wardrobe you’re forced to wear: “When I step right into line. Just a little to the left. Step right don’t you lie, There’s so little to me. Left my life ‘low the frame. Now I’ve found me to blame. Polyester that’s a yes sir, I can’t take another gesture.” I love the song’s mellow vibe that sits in a sweet spot between sunny and melancholy, as well as the colorful blend of jangly and chiming guitars accompanied by pleasing harmonies.
I recently learned about The Brigadier, the music project of singer-songwriter, musician and producer Matt Williams, when he reached out to me about his new album Sailing the Seven Neuroses. Originally from Wales but now based in Devon, England, he’s had music in his blood since his teens. He grew up listening to his parents and older siblings’ records that ran the gamut from rock and roll, country and bluegrass to 80s pop, new wave and rock, plus his dad plays guitar and banjo and was always in bands. Matt started learning to play guitar at the age of 13, and began playing in a series of bands. By the early 2000s he was living in Brighton, where he fronted a band called Brigadier, where he was the main songwriter and singer. Though they rehearsed for quite a while, the band never really took off, and when they eventually fell apart he kept the name as a solo artist.
In 2007, he released his debut album View from the Bath, and over the next 10 years he released another five excellent albums, as well as four seasonally themed EPs. Influenced by some of his favorite acts like Queen, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Nick Lowe, The Divine Comedy, early Genesis and Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, as well as country rock, 60s, 70s & 80s pop, and synthpop, his highly melodic music is a pleasing blend of power pop, rock, folk and synthpop elements, featuring relatable lyrics reflecting his life and relationship experiences expressed through his comforting low-key vocals.
In addition to his prolific music output from 2007-17, Matt also produced and recorded soundtrack work for documentaries and short films, and his music garnered both local, national and international radio coverage, including BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Southern Counties and Radio Devon, as well as performing live sessions and interviews for BBC Southern Counties and BBC Devon, and in USA and Europe, as well as magazine coverage. He’d intended to continue with his music, but life, family and jobs took precedence, leaving his time and energy for making music rather depleted. Now, after an eight-year hiatus, he’s back with his seventh album Sailing the Seven Neuroses, which dropped yesterday, June 18th.
Photo by Digital Horse Brasses
All songs on the album were written, performed and produced by The Brigadier, with the exception of drums on “The Purge” and “Hot Solace”, which were played by Emily Dolan Davies, “What about tomorrow?” by James Carmichael Dooley, and “It’s you I think about” and “Don’t go to bed with a bad mind” by 444. Mastering was done by Wayne Bassett (who’s also a member of Welsh electro/art punk band Head Noise, who I’ve featured several times on this blog) at Robot Recordings. And rather interestingly, like all previous albums by The Brigadier, Sailing the Seven Neuroses features 13 tracks.
I’m always a bit apprehensive when an artist I’m unfamiliar with approaches me about possibly reviewing their album, but my reservations were quickly put to rest as I listened to Sailing the Seven Neuroses, as there’s much to like here. The album opens with “Bleak Companion“, a marvelous power pop song that hooked me right from the start. The lyrics speak to dealing with the day to day routines of work and obligations that seem to get in the way of living: “I’m so tired of having to get out of bed to do the things I have to do, but there’s no other way.” In addition to the infectious driving melody and stellar guitar work, I love the airy synths and Matt’s exquisite layered vocal harmonies.
The song gently segues into the lovely second track “The Purge“, and as the song unfolds it’s clear Matt hasn’t lost a step during his long time away from music. In fact, his musicianship and vocals sound better than ever. This song reminds me of some of Todd Rundgren’s early work, though the harmonies seem to channel the Beach Boys in spots.
Those wonderful harmonies are on full display on the incredibly pleasing “Blessings“, which features some gorgeous jangly guitars and spirited piano keys over a lively, upbeat melody. The Brigadier admonishes us to appreciate what we’ve got and not compare ourselves to others: “Count your blessings before you mess things up reflecting on the stuff you haven’t got. Don’t compare and contrast, ’cause you’ll only take a fast track to feeling pretty down about your life.“
The great songs just keep on coming. “Peace within the Poison” has a delightful retro 60s vibe that calls to mind some of the great pop songs by the Lovin’ Spoonful and Beach Boys, but with a contemorary treatment. And once again, I must call out The Brigadier’s lush vocal harmonies, which are also nicely featured on the enchanting “Perfect Surprise“.
The Brigadier takes us into the 80s with the exuberant, synth-dominant beauty “Hot Solace“, a song about not letting petty problems and slights get the best of us: “I won’t let the melancholy come over me. I let the pouring rain wash away the pain.” Midway through the album is the title track “Sailing the Seven Neuroses“, a somewhat quirky but beautiful instrumental track with a bit of a tropical flair that ventures toward ethereal psychedelia at the end. Next up is “Man about the House“, a terrific power pop gem serving up grungy guitar work and insistent piano keys layered over a strong toe-tapping beat.
On “Heaven’s in my Heart“, he creates an enthralling otherworldly soundscape with a colorful mix of spacey and carnival-like psychedelic synths and resonant guitar work that seem to channel Pink Floyd in spots. His little symphonic flourishes and soothing breathy vocals are delicious. Those 80s influences are back on the irresistible love song “It’s you I think about“, featuring sparkling synths and warm guitar lines. And on the effervescent “Everyday an Ordeal“, vibrant piano and organ take center stage, fortified with arresting rock guitar chords and Matt’s joyful comforting vocals as he sings of wanting to find a bit of escape from life’s daily struggles: “Everyday an ordeal. Everyday the frustration is real. Everyday the struggle within. You just want to find a place to hide away.”
With it’s stomping beat, soaring choruses and exuberant blend of chiming, twangy and gnarly guitars, “What about tomorrow?” reminds me somewhat of “Hot Love” by T.Rex with a bit of Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys thrown in for good measure. And saving the best for last, The Brigadier closes the album with “Don’t go to bed with a bad mind“, a glorious five and a half minute-long tour de force that really showcases his impressive songwriting and musicianship. He seems to effortlessly pull together beautiful melodies, numerous time changes and fascinating musical textures from a dizzying array of styles and elements, yet it all works beautifully. And I know I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but once again I must make note of those gorgeous harmonies that so strongly echo the Beach Boys. And in fact, in a recent interview with Aldora Britain Records, Matt responded to a question as to his favorite artist with “Queen or The Beach Boys depending on the day.”
Sailing the Seven Neuroses is a beautiful album that keeps sounding better with each listen. Every track is superb, with no weak ones that make me want to skip past, which isn’t something I can say about very many albums. The Brigadier is most definitely back!
Art Block is a brilliant and innovative singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in East London, England who I’ve been following for nearly seven years. Possessing a uniquely distinctive and highly emotive singing voice, he creates a hauntingly beautiful style of alternative folk, characterized by stirring melodies, lush arrangements and gorgeous instrumentation built around his poetic, often deeply moving lyrics. A prolific artist, he’s released an impressive catalog of music for more than a decade, including numerous singles, EPs, remixes and four albums, his most recent of which, Tiger, dropped only a month ago on April 30th. I’ve featured him several times on this blog, most recently in March 2024 when I reviewed his lovely EP Dandelion. (You can read a few more of my reviews by clicking on the ‘Related’ links at the end of this post.) One of his songs, “White Horses”, reached #1 on my Weekly Top 30 chart in December 2022, and ranks #26 on my 100 Best Songs of 2022 list.
Since the release of Tiger, Art Block has dropped two new singles – “You & I” on May 2nd and “Love Is A Fire” on the 22nd, the latter of which I’m featuring today. The track was produced and mixed by William “Wheeliemix” Robertson and mastered by noted British mastering engineer Pete Maher (whose clients include U2, The Killers, Noel Gallagher, The Rolling Stones, Nick Cave, Paul Weller, Jack White and Lana Del Rey, to name just a few). Art Block played all instruments except for drums, which were played by his frequent collaborator Raphael Bouchara.
As its title suggests, the song is a smoldering beauty with sweeping cinematic synths, haunting, reverb-drenched guitar chords and crunchy percussion, all of which create a magnificent incendiary backdrop for Art Block’s fervent spine-tingling vocals. It’s a darker, more dramatic sound than many of his previous songs, and I love it. The lyrics seem to speak of a tempestous love affair in which feelings of unbridled passion and longing are intertwined with the lasting pain from past mistakes and betrayal. Art Block told me he was inspired by The Cure’s latest album Songs of a Lost World, who played a special concert at the Troxy in East London neighbourhood this past November.
Our love is a fire Do what you desire Don’t hold it in Don’t hold it in So much to forget So much to remember Why don’t you bleed? Why don’t you bleed? Our love is a fire Do what you desire Hold it in Life was empty without you Do what you desire Don’t hold it in Don’t hold it in Our love is a fire So much to forget
Both “Love Is A Fire” and “You & I” are available exclusively on Bandcamp.
With a continuous supply of new music being released, it’s already time for another installment of my Fresh New Tracks series. Today I’m showcasing four songs by, in alphabetical order, Brooklyn, NY-based indie rock band Atlas Engine, Australian rock band Big Wheels, Michigan singer-songwriter Matt Csiszar and English musician and composer Josephine Pascoe. I’ve previously featured Matt and Josephine on this blog, whereas Atlas Engine and Big Wheels are new to me. All songs were released over the past week.
Atlas Engine – “Comfort and Calm”
Atlas Engine is a Brooklyn, New York-based band who make what they call “celestial indie rock”, an appropriate description for their dreamy style of alternative psychedelic rock. Fronted by singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Nick LaFalce, (who relocated to L.A. in 2023 but still spends time in Brooklyn), the five-piece also includes Garrett Hess on guitar, Patrick Cochrane on bass, Katie Glasgow on synths & vocals, and Brendan McGuckin on drums. Starting with the release of their debut EP After the End in 2016, they’ve since followed with numerous singles and EPs, along with their wonderfully-titled and gorgeous debut album When the Compass Resets, There Can Be No Regrets in 2023.
2025 has been a busy year thus far for Atlas Engine, as in March they released a single “Desert Demos: 1” to raise funds for friends affected by the Los Angeles fires, then followed two weeks later with “(Alternate State)”, consisting of three versions of an interlude at the end of “All I Want Is Everything”, from When the Compass Resets There Can Be No Regrets. In April they dropped the beautiful “New Constellation”, and now return with yet another new single “Comfort and Calm” a thoroughly enchanting song that lives up to its title. For the recording of the song, bass was played by Patrick Cochrane, drums by Jonathan Smith and additional vocals were sung by Sally Hatchet. I love the swirling ethereal synths, shimmery guitar notes, crisp percussion and gentle bass, all of which create a dreamy atmospheric backdrop for Nick and Sally’s captivating harmonies.
Big Wheels – “Lazy Bones”
Hailing from Sydney, Australia is Big Wheels, a modern indie rock band comprised of singer-songwriters Cass Ford and Lawson Doyle, along with guitarist Tyler Buchanan. Formed in late 2021 with a shared love for legendary acts like Fleetwood Mac, Jefferson Airplane, and The Black Keys, Big Wheels write songs exploring the highs, lows and complexities of life, while incorporating a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Also, Cass is originally from Birmingham, England, giving the band have strong ties to the British music scene. They began releasing music in May 2022 with their debut single “Chain of Fire”, and have steadily dropped a series of outstanding songs ever since. Their previous single, the bluesy rocker “Silver and Black”, landed on several Spotify editorial playlists, including New Noise, All New Rock, Local Noise, and Fresh Finds AU/NZ, as well as garnering airplay on BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio UK, and Triple J.
Their ninth and latest single is “Lazy Bones“, a wonderful sensuous track with strong Fleetwood Mac vibes. I love those bluesy guitar riffs, chugging grooves and the marvelous interplay between Cass and Lawson’s vocals. And in fact, Cass seems to channel Stevie Nicks as she sings with such raw emotion in the chorus, I’m covered in goosebumps. The lyrics speak of letting go of past disagreements and enjoying each others’ company, at least for the night: “It’s been so long why don’t we make up. We can forget it all tonight. I know we said we’d tear the page out but maybe we stay here for a while. So lay down lazy bones, next to me. We ain’t got nowhere we need to be. Baby won’t you be my remedy, and lay down lazy bones, next to me (baby next to me).” Big Wheels will be releasing their debut EP Bury Me in Velvet in June.
Matt Csiszar – “Maria”
Matt Csiszar is an earnest and kind singer-songwriter, musician and composer from Michigan I’ve been following for the past four years. With a lifelong love for music, he started writing and recording his own songs at the age of 13, and over the years has taught himself to play guitar, piano, bass, and drums. His music is pretty eclectic, drawing from a wide range of genres and styles from pop, rock, folk, country and blues to electronic, funk, dance, industrial, jazz and even classical. A prolific artist, Matt released his debut album In The Mind in 1999 while in his early 20s, then played in the band Endless Question for a while before returning to recording and releasing music again as a solo artist in the early 2010s. He’s released numerous singles and an astonishing eight albums, most recently the excellent Many Roads in September 2022. Almost exactly three years ago to the day, on May 7, 2022, I featured his song “Chicago” in another Fresh New Tracks post. After the release of Many Roads, he took the next few years off to focus on his health and emotional well-being.
Now Matt is back with a brand new single “Maria“, a melancholy but lovely track he says “is a song of hope for survivors of childhood abuse. I want the listener to feel like I’m telling their story in hopes that it brings them strength and healing.” Accompanied by just his gentle acoustic guitar, Matt’s plaintive vocals remind me a bit of Jon Bon Jovi as he sings the poignant lyrics touching on Maria’s difficult upbringing, and offering her hope and encouragement for a safer and happier adulthood: “Her mother was so critical, she can still hear her voice calling her pitiful. Now she has no choice but to pick herself apart, breaking her own heart. Her father was a bastard to say the least. She’s triggered by the sound of stomping feet cause he’d come and scream in her face, yeah, that’s all the attention he gave. Maria, are you lonesome tonight? You know you’re getting closer to who you are meant to be. Maria, everything will be alright. you’re beautiful and someday this you will see, Maria.”
Josephine Pascoe – “Llumine”
A favorite musician and composer of mine is Josephine Pascoe, a classically trained pianist, violinist and flautist based in the London suburbs. With a life-long love of music, she studied at Trinity College of Music in London, where she began composing her own music. She also trained to be a secondary school music teacher, but prefers giving one-on-one instrumental instruction on piano and violin. Since 2017, she’s collaborated with Windsor-based guitarist and producer Neil Thom (who she met the year before when she began taking guitar lessons from him) in the creation of exceptional instrumental music infused with elements of jazz, acid jazz, classical, blues and funk. Together, they’ve released an impressive amount of outstanding singles, two of which, “Starfish” and “Odyssey”, I reviewed.
Their latest – and 20th – single is “Llumine“, delivering four minutes of pure auditory bliss. For the recording of the track, Josephine played piano, Rhodes electric piano, keyboard synths, strings and flute, while Neil played bass and drums. As with all their songs, Neil handled production and engineering. Blending acid jazz with classical influences, they create a bewitching fantasia of sound, highlighted by Josephine’s sparkling piano keys, breezy strings and lilting flute, and nicely grounded by Neil’s subtle bass and crisp percussion. I’ve loved every single one of their releases, and “Llumine” just might rank among my very favorites of them all.
For the 44th installment of my Fresh New Tracks series, I’m featuring new songs by an array of international artists I’m particularly fond of, including, in alphabetical order – Canadian artist dwi, French producer E-Klozion and English singer-songwriter Liam Croker, Welsh band Set the Tone, and Canadian artist Western Jaguar. I’ve previously featured all of them on this blog, with the exception of E-Klozion who is new to me.
dwi – “Doom Scroll’n”
Photo of dwi from his Facebook account
Based in the suburbs of Vancouver, British Columbia, dwi is the music project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dwight Abell, who’s also the longtime bassist for Canadian alternative/power pop band The Zolas. He’s an immensely creative, talented and imaginative guy, with a totally original sound and an endearingly quirky vocal style that make his music so uniquely distinctive. I think he’s one of the brightest stars today in the Canadian music scene, or anywhere really, and I’m quite fond of him. He’s released two outstanding albums – Mild Fantasy Violence in 2021 and Zoo Life in 2023, both of which I reviewed, as well as numerous singles. Three of this songs – “Good Friend” (2021), “Party4One” (2022) and “Overrated” (2023) – reached #1 on my personal Top 30 chart.
Today dwi’s back with a wonderful new single “Doom Scroll’n“, a nostalgic, melancholy song he calls his “sappiest” yet. It was recorded, engineered and produced by James Younger and Jeffrey Innes, who are both members of Canadian indie rock band Yukon Blonde and also played on the track. In an Instagram post about the the song, Dwight noted “Originally the post chorus hook was played using this mutilated digital synth midi sound but James was like ‘fuck that I’m playing guitar’, and it was a very correct choice.” James also mixed the track, which was mastered by Montano Mastering. The song starts off with a twangy guitar line, then settles into an exuberant melodic tune with a strong, head-bopping groove overlain with lots of marvelous and quirky musical textures. The lyrics speak of missing a woman he was once romantically involved with but no longer sees, and how he tortures himself by scrolling through her social media posts on his mobile phone: “And there’s a ghost, she’s living in my phone.And I can’t look away from her, so instead I’m doom scroll’n“
The photo used for the cover art is of Dwight’s wife Caitlin taken on one of their date nights.
E-Klozion x Liam Croker – “Never Coming Down”
E-Klozion is an electronic music producer and self-described “intergalactic DJ” based in Montpellier, France. Composing music with strong emotions drawn from various influences (ethnic, oriental, bass music, psychedelic, techno, house and organic), his mission is “to sow groove on the dancefloor”. He’s played alongside many internationally renowned artists such as Boris Brejcha, Nto, Extrawelt, Ann Clue and Arjuna. Liam Croker is frontman and lead vocalist of Manchester, England-based electro-funk/soul collective WINACHI, who’ve been releasing infectious sexy grooves – which they describe as “swaggering Mancunian tenacity spliced with smooth Californian G-Funk soul” – since forming in 2015. I’ve featured them and their music numerous times, most recently in March 2023 when I reviewed their single “FOR YOU I’D KILL” featuring Natalie Wilde. I had the pleasure of meeting Liam and his fellow WINACHI band members Antony Egerton and Inder Goldfinger in 2022 when they played at the landmark club The Mint in Los Angeles.
Now E-Klozion and Liam Croker have teamed up to create a new electronic dance/funk single “Never Coming Down“, which drops today. The track was co-written by them both, and produced by E-Klozion, who programmed the cool synths. Liam sang lead vocals on the track, Antony Egerton played guitar, and English singer-songwriter Christie Bellis sang backing vocals. The song is a seductive celebration of the hedonistic joys of partying with beautiful people at the dance club: “You’ll never hear me ask for just a touch, because just a touch won’t ever do much for me. You’ll see. I’m never coming down, never coming down, never coming down, cause it’s too low. Once your lost is found, where do you go?/ I’m a professional sinner, this is what I do. I ain’t no beginner baby, and I ain’t through with you.” I like the song’s funky groove and the interplay between Liam’s sassy playful croons and Christie’s teasing backing vocals. The entertaining video for the single was filmed “during an extremely hot sweaty night” at The Black Sheep music venue in Montpellier.
Set the Tone – “All for Nothing”
Photo of Set the Tone from their Facebook account
Hailing from Pontypridd, Wales (the birthplace of legendary singer Tom Jones) is Set the Tone, a pop/rock band comprised of Liam Richards on acoustic guitar and vocals, Nate Jones on electric guitar, Dan Hayman on electric guitar and backing vocals, and Rob Williams, who recently replaced outgoing member Kage Jones on bass. With their winning combination of intelligent songwriting, an infectious and pleasing sound melding elements of classic and contemporary rock, folk and pop, and charismatic stage presence, the guys have quickly built a loyal following in South Wales. Almost a year ago to the day, they released their first singles “Happy” and “Take This Chance” on April 26, followed by “Do You Really Wanna Know?” on July 5th and “Here We Go Again” on November 29th. I reviewed “Here We Go Again” last December, and the song ended up spending eight weeks on my Top 30 chart earlier this year.
The guys returned on April 4th with their fifth single “All for Nothing“, a rousing kiss off song with a harder-rocking feel than their previous releases. Over a hard-charging galloping beat fueled by a throbbing bassline and aggressive drums, the guys layer a hearty blend of melodic and grungy guitar riffs that create a thunderous backdrop for Liam’s fervent vocals. The lyrics touch on a relationship that’s run its course and is now broken beyond repair. Liam proclaims his antipathy toward his former romantic partner, while still retaining enough grace to wish her well: “I can’t wait to get over you. Now our time is done, it’s through. Take good care of your life. Not coming home to you tonight. Now it’s done, it was all for nothing. A complete waste of time.” “All for Nothing” is another fine effort by Set the Tone, keeping their record for putting out excellent songs fully intact.
Western Jaguar – “Flower Box”
Photo by Dale Klippenstein
Another personal favorite artist of mine is Western Jaguar, the music project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Trainor, Like dwi, he’s from the Vancouver region of British Columbia, Canada, and has been releasing music since 2013 as both a band comprised of an evolving lineup of musicians and more recently as a solo artist. Skillfully blending indie rock, dream pop and shoegaze, he writes songs exploring common themes of life, love, emotional well-being and loss, expressed through poetic, relatable lyrics which he delivers with pleasing vocals. I’ve been following him for nearly seven years, and have featured him four times on this blog, most recently last May (2024) when I reviewed his single “Repossess”, which was later included on his fourth album Vacationland. Two of his songs, “Disappear” (2019) and “Darling” (2023) have reached #1 on my Top 30 chart.
On April 18th, he released his latest single “Flower Box“, a rather melancholy but poignant song about someone who keeps making bad relationship choices. Jeff has this to say about the song: “‘Flower Box’ looks at a broken relationship, but viewed from a caring outsider’s perspective. It’s clear to the narrator that this person whom this friend is engaged with is a bad fit for them, and the narrator attempts to sway them to see the truth. The repeating line, ‘Are we doing this again?’ hints that this is not the first time they have felt the need to interject about the poor circle of partners this person has chosen.” With a sense of sad resignation in his voice, Western Jaguar laments “She thinks that he can be a good man. I think that he’s a good salesman. All she wants is for him to fully love her, but he’s too busy playing games on servers with her brother./ I just don’t know what you see in him.“
It’s been a while since my last edition of Fresh New Tracks, as I haven’t much felt like writing given the ever-worsening onslaught of mendacity and horrors issuing from America’s insanely corrupt leadership. But with so much great new music being released, it’s time for another installment in my series. Today I’m featuring deeply compelling songs by four singer-songwriters, in alphabetical order – English composer and producer Paris Alexander, Texas-based Keelan Donovan, Los Angeles-based David Haerle, and Welsh artist Secret Postal Society. I’ve previously featured Paris Alexander and Secret Postal Society many times on this blog, whereas Keelan Donovan and David Haerle are new to me.
Paris Alexander – “Ride to Heartbreak”
Photo by Karim Hamid
Hailing from Brighton, England is Paris Alexander, a creative and talented singer-songwriter, composer and producer of electronic music. He’s been a long time collaborator with his life partner, British singer-songwriter, producer and muse Tina Eirene, as well as Norwegian coldwave/post-punk artist Antipole, with whom he co-wrote, produced and sang vocals/played synths on five albums together (two of which, Northern Flux in 2017 and Crystalline in 2023, I reviewed). In 2021, I also reviewed Paris & Tina’s wonderful album Renaissance, which they co-wrote and co-produced. Now Paris is back with a new single “Ride to Heartbreak“, which was co-written and co-produced with Tina, and recorded, mixed and mastered at his Blue Door Music Studios in Brighton.
The song is a darkly beautiful and mesmerizing coldwave gem, with mysterious, almost otherworldly synths layered over a hypnotic pulsating beat. Paris’ ethereal whispered vocals are at once both seductive and melancholy, backed by Tina’s soft, breathy croons, as they sing about the sadness associated with the passing of time and missed opportunities: “Sadness touches my soul, for what was meant to be has gone astray. Time said too late as I gave you a chance. Sadness is the mourning for many times have passed.”
Keelan Donovan – “The Influence”
Photo from Keelan’s Facebook account
Born and raised in Maine and now based in Austin, Texas via Nashville, singer-songwriter Keelan Donovan has been releasing music for the past decade as both a solo artist and under his indie pop alter-ego Mr. Irrelevant. His songs span across genres, encompassing everything from pop, singer-songwriter and indie rock to Americana, country and folk. His 2018 single “Like a Radio” has been streamed over 2.6 million times on Spotify alone. I learned about him recently when he reached out to me about his new single “The Influence“, which he describes as “a raw, confessional song about the quiet grip of alcohol, the weight of inherited struggles, and the fear of what we pass down to our kids.” He co-wrote the song with Canadian-born and now Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Tenille Townes, and it was produced by Kevin Kadish.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Keelan eloquently articulated his reason for writing the song: “I wrote ‘The Influence’ because I have two boys who are always watching me. Learning not just from what I say, but from what I do. That’s a beautiful thing and also terrifying. It forces me to hold a mirror up to myself every single day. The way I handle stress, how I treat people, how I talk about myself, the habits I lean on…especially my drinking…they’re picking it all up. It’s about wanting to break cycles but sometimes slipping anyway. We all fuck up as parents. A lot. And that’s okay. It’s about guilt, grace, and the deep hope that love is louder than our flaws. One of the things I’ve struggled with is using alcohol to cope, to numb, to unwind. and sometimes I wonder what kind of message that sends. What they’ll remember. What they’ll carry with them. This song is rooted in that quiet fear. What if the parts of me I haven’t healed become the parts they inherit? I’m still figuring it out. And sometimes the shame of falling short makes it even harder to get back up. I’m learning in real time how to be the kind of man I want them to look up to. Not a perfect one. Just an honest one.”
The song has a pleasing indie folk-pop vibe in the vein of songs by Noah Kahan, Wilderado and Mumford & Sons. In fact, Keelan’s vocals remind me of Noah Kahan as he sings “If forgiveness is a virtue, a little sin, it never hurts you. It feels good to get drunk once in a while. Is it bad? It’s probably bad, but I’m doing the best I can.”
David Haerle – “To Dance On Sands (Ode to Marta Becket)”
Photo from David’s Facebook account
David Haerle is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles who blends rock, folk, and Americana to tell heartfelt stories inspired by his life experiences and observations of the people and places that surround him. From what I can tell, he’s released a fair amount of music since 2017, including three albums – Garden of Edendale in 2018, Death Valley in 2020 and El Camino Sierra in 2023. His music has been featured in many notable music publications including Billboard, American Songwriter, Goldmine, Under The Radar, Glide Magazine and Rock and Roll Globe, to name just a few. On his latest single “To Dance On Sands (Ode To Marta Becket),” David pays tribute to American actress, dancer, choreographer and painter Marta Becket, who left an indelible mark on California arts culture. She performed for more than four decades at her own theater, the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction. She gave her first performance in February 1968, and continued to perform until 2012. She passed away in 2017 at the age of 92.
Born in 1924 in New York City, Marta was later traveling with her husband on her way to an engagement in 1967 when, due to a flat tire, she ended up in the tiny desert hamlet of Death Valley Junction, where she discovered a small abandoned theater in a community center built in the 1920s. Immediately charmed by the small town, she decided to stay and restore the theater, which she renamed the Amargosa Opera House, for her own performances. In 1970, reporters from National Geographic happened upon her performing a show to no audience, and, with the help of a story in that publication and another in Life Magazine, Marta took on a degree of notoriety. David elaborates: “I had an awareness of Ms. Becket as I am a regular visitor to Death Valley, but it was upon reading her [autobiography To Dance on Sands] and learning her story more fully that she became an artistic hero to me. Though her art was dance, choreography and painting and mine music, Ms. Becket represents a pinnacle of artistic courage to me. A true beacon and role model for what it can mean to follow, express and fulfill one’s artistic vision, impulses and ambitions.”
The track was written by David and produced alongside co-producer/mixer/engineer and frequent collaborator Jose Salazar. David sang lead vocals and played electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, along with Carson Cohen (bass, backing vocals), Reade Pryor (drums, percussion), Ken Belcher (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals), and Jose Salazar (keyboards). To accompany his lovely Americana song, David has created a wonderful video to honor Marta’s legacy. Opening with scenes of him directed and shot by Michael Pottle, the video also features footage from Amargosa, the Emmy award-winning 2000 documentary film about Marta by Todd Robinson.
Secret Postal Society – “Scars”
Photo by Barry Hill
Welsh artist Secret Postal Society is the music project of hard-working and talented singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Craig Mapstone. He’s also thoughtful, generous and kind, and though we’ve never met in person, I’m quite fond of him on both a personal and professional level. We’ve been following each other on social media since early 2021, and I’ve written about him and his music several times over the past four years, most recently last month when I reviewed his EP Embrace the Fear, a collaboration he did with fellow Welsh singer-songwriter Guy Challenger to help raise funds for a UK youth suicide prevention charity. Also, his beautiful single “Autumn Leaves” recently spent more than four months on my Top 30 chart, where it peaked at #3. Now he’s back with his follow-up single “Scars“, which dropped April 15th via Lonely Bear Records. The heartwarming song was written, performed and recorded by Craig, and mastered by his frequent collaborator Brandon Green of Texas indie rock band Formerly Misinformed.
About “Scars”, Craig stated it’s “about how we all have our own scars – whether they are physical or emotional scars – that can affect us in dierent ways, but with love, understanding and support we can learn to accept that these scars have made us who we are and we can start to heal and love ourselves. Musically, ‘Scars’ was influenced by the French cafe jazz music of the 1960s, with its accordion, lush string arrangement and hypnotic acoustic guitar arpeggio.” His musical arrangements and instrumentation are always first-rate, and “Scars” is no exception. And though Craig’s vocals are generally understated, they’re always honest and heartfelt, conveying a deep sensitivity as he sings “Your broken heart, it’s in two. And I know it’s going to take some time to mend but I will wait. And see it through with you. I’ll be the constant constellation you can hang your hope on to to heal your scars.”
The Bandcamp release also includes an exclusive acoustic mix of the song.
Taylor DeRousse is a talented and lovely singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Detroit area with an impressive resume. I first learned about her in January and featured her and her single “Growing Up Is Scary” in a Fresh New Tracks post. But to reiterate, the highly accomplished young lady not only writes, sings and records her own original songs, she also owns a music school and studio called Tailored Harmonies Music Co, plus has a B.A. degree in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance, as well as an MBA. According to her website, she’s been teaching music in a variety of capacities since 2014, including as a private music instructor, studio music teacher, group class instructor, middle school art & music teacher, theatre vocal coach, and collegiate music tutor. While her primary instruments are piano, guitar, and voice, she also plays the ukulele, violin, mandolin, and bass guitar.
Inspired by artists like Alanis Morissette, Phoebe Bridgers, Stevie Nicks and Carole King, Taylor writes pleasing indie pop-rock songs featuring relatable lyrics about life, love and loss. She released her first single “Pins and Needles” in 2020, and last September (2024), she began dropping a series of singles which culminated in the release of her debut album Running Back To Me on March 28th. One of those singles was “Death Of Me“, a quietly intense and emotionally powerful song about a broken romantic relationship that she originally released last November.
Today she releases a poignant new video that brings the track to life (no pun intended). Directed and produced by Secret Park Creative, the video shows a forlorn Taylor going through the motions of trying to do chores at a bar where she works while singing the bittersweet lyrics about how the hurt and pain of the failed relationship has left her feeling broken and shattered. As she recalls painful moments in the relationship, along with signs that he was toxic for her, she expresses how it will be the death of her. But by song’s end, she comes to realize that she’s stronger than she’d imagined, and that she refuses to allow him or the pain he’s caused to be the death of her after all. The still-intact mirror on the ground at the end of the vido indicates that she’s no longer broken.
Isn’t it funny how When you asked me out I hesitated and you came back jaded it ain’t life or death girl it’s only a date Don't you think its funny how Looking back now We always said Romeo, Juliet Guess I didn’t know, that you’d be my last breath
Everything is muffled now Midnight on the phone screaming how you’d rather kill me than try at all Red wine stain on the carpet floor Should've gone to bed but I’ll have one more Cause you’d rather use me than feel at all Now I know, This alone, Might be the death of me
I didn’t think, on the day that I met you I’d be writing the will, for the girl that was left in me Give it a few years, surely that’s all you needed You carved out my heart, only then I conceded
Everything is darker now Ghosts and past lives reminding me how you'd rather kill me than try at all Talk is cheap but you held true, 6 feet under now I know there’s no getting over you Now I know, this alone, will be the death of me
So dig a hole, and don’t bother with flowers, write here lies the girl, who gave too much to others Dig a hole, and don’t look behind you, here stands the girl Who’s had enough of you
Everything is over now The ghost of you don't hang around Cause i’d rather kill you Than lose it all Now I know This being alone Won't be the death of me
Welsh indie artists Secret Postal Society and Guy Challenger have teamed up to create a wonderful little EP titled Embrace The Fear to help raise funds for the UK youth suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS. The EP contains four tracks consisting of two songs – “Embrace” by Guy Challenger and “The Fear” by Secret Postal Society, along with alternate versions of each song recorded by the other artist.
Secret Postal Society is the music project of singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Craig Mapstone. In addition to being a hard-working and talented musician and songwriter, Craig is also thoughtful, generous and kind, and I’m quite fond of him on both a personal and professional level. He was fairly active in the South Wales music scene, writing songs and playing in various local bands for several years, primarily as a drummer. But like every other musician, when the Covid pandemic hit in 2020 he was stuck at home with a lot of time on his hands, so late that year, he decided to focus on his music. He created Secret Postal Society as his outlet, and challenged himself to write, record and release a new original song for every week of 2021. Amazingly, he achieved his goal, ultimately putting out 53 songs, including two Christmas-themed tracks, along with a video to accompany each single, as well as original artwork for each month’s four-track bundle! (I wrote about this herculean effort here.)
Once that monumental effort was finished, he took over as host of the Welsh Connections Playlist radio show for a couple of years, and along with his friends Mike Kennedy and Kaysha Louvain, created TIWN Media and TIWN PR & Plugging, which also produces and monthly magazine featuring news, reviews and articles about independent artists from Wales and beyond. He now works for Mental Health First Aid Wales and continues to release music as Secret Postal Society, both as a solo act and in collaboration with other artists. His beautiful single “Autumn Leaves” has spent the past three months on my Top 30 chart, and currently sits at #3.
Photo by Barry Hill
Guy Challenger is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Swansea. Largely inspired by the works of Daniel Johnston, Guy creates sublime, often melancholic acoustic songs touching on issues like emotional well-being and mental health. A prolific artist as well, he’s released a lot of music over the past few years, including a 24-track album Appearances this past December, two EPs earlier in the year, and an album Patina in 2023. As if all that weren’t enough, he also plays drums with Swansea garage rock band The Vandrells.
Photo by Adam
The first track on the EP is Secret Postal Society’s recording of “Embrace“, which originally appeared on Guy’s 2023 album Patina. This SPS version is languid and atmospheric, with a somewhat melancholy feel, and more than twice as long as Guy’s original. And whereas Guy’s version features primarily acoustic guitar, Craig employs gentle droning synths accompaned by a crisp percussive beat and jangly guitar notes, punctuated with some terrific rock guitar riffs. He injects a few muted shouts at one point into his smooth vocal delivery, which creates a nice bit of tension as he sings “Does everybody feels like this? Does everybody lie with the devil? If everybody feels like this, why don’t we all cry out as one?/ We’re helpless and we’re desperate. But I’ll try to tie all of this together, and embrace the bad weather.”
Guy has also recorded a new version of his wonderful original, which now sounds more vibrant with the addition of what sounds like subtle string synths accompanying his urgently-strummed acoustic guitar. His lovely vocals are filled with emotion as he sings his heartfelt lyrics about letting go of our fears and trying to find some peace of mind amid the chaos.
Secret Postal Society’s “The Fear” was originally released in September 2021 and has been remixed and remastered by Brandon Green, a Texas-based musician and producer he’s collaborated with several times. (Brandon mastered all four tracks on the EP.) His version is a compelling, guitar-driven pop/rock song about the challenges of maintaining honest and open communication in a relationship, expressed in the poignant lyrics: “Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies. I’ll give you the answers in my own time. I thought I was ready, I guess that I was wrong. But nobody’s perfect, just look in their eyes. We all play our part in the great disguise. I wanted to hide, but I found my mask was gone. As I lay here it’s taking me over./ Again I feel the fear building up all around me in here.” Craig is a terrific guitarist, and I love his spirited riffs throughout the track.
Guy reimagines the song in his own acoustic style, giving it a totally different but equally marvelous treatment. His beautiful guitar work, an intricate combination of strumming and finger-picking techniques, is positively sublime. His plaintive vocals nicely convey the wrenching emotions expressed in Craig’s lyrics.
In their press release for the Embrace The Fear, the guys explain: “The overall message of the EP is to follow your heart, listen to the goodness in the world and bloom in adversity by not letting the difficulties of the past stop you from achieving your potential. Embrace those fears, forgive those fears, let those fears go. Then forge ahead stronger, confident and fearless.” I think it’s pretty brilliant how Craig and Guy have combined their two songs into a coherent and relatable narrative, and for a great cause no less!
Embrace The Fear is available for download on Bandcamp through Rushed Records, with 100% of the proceeds going to the charity PAPYRUS, one of the leading youth suicide prevention charities in the UK. Their suicide prevention helpline, HOPELINE274, is staffed by trained suicide prevention advisers, who work with young people – and anybody concerned for a young person – to help keep them safe from suicide.
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