Philip Jonathan’s second single, “I, Hope,” captivates new music from the Northumberland-based artist. A stunning opening amidst luscious vocals is composed of gentle piano flourishes amidst dripping acoustics.
With heightened vehemence within the music, the “I was raised” vocal rise sends goosebumps.
He then repeats, “Where shall I go?” followed by powerful string pulsations. Philip Jonathan’s “I, Hope” is an exciting accomplishment, with the author citing early Ben Howard as a source of inspiration.
Below, Jonathan goes into detail about the song:
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“Tree and Leaf” is a highlight of the Hey Mountain Hey, the latest album by London-based High Chair, and is a calm, striking folk song with psychedelic charm.
High Chair, which consists of Billy Surgeoner and Rokiah Yaman, is a London-based project known for its soaring, psychedelic textures, which often stem from quirkiness, like in the instance of “Tree and Leaf.”
Gentle acoustics vocals evoke an early mood evocative of Daryl Hall, with rhythmic guitar-based adornments growing into the 2-minute mark.
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Serious Sam Barrett, a UK-based artist, has released “The Seeds of Love,” a passionate folk album. The album, released just last week, displays a sincere tone entrenched in 12-string guitar and banjo.
“Bushes and Briars,” by the Yorkshire-based artist, is particularly impressive.
The evocative words and rich, well-paced guitar background are both passionate and sad.
The dazzling guitar work emerges without vocals at the midpoint, the song’s second half continuing the track’s flowing features.
From the vocal-only attraction of “Every Night Has an Ending” to the energetic …