The unpredictability of this everlasting pandemic has made people feel undoubtedly frightened and worried for what the future brings. However, the solo debut of Tom Skinner’s new single ‘Wrap Me Up’ encourages you to fail to remember these emotions of bleakness and desolation. The song fabricates a magical fantasy which wraps you up to make you feel as though you are whole and not alone.
If you haven't stepped outside in a while, ‘Wrap me up’ has you covered as the start of the song connotes a feeling of walking through an esoteric forest with the sun peaking through the trees. The accompaniment of the guitar structure, mystical synth and a unique streamlike water sample sparkles within the song. The drums are introduced so sweetly and accompany the melody lines perfectly. The guitar riff is prominent at the forefront of the song being animated right after the first chorus. The harmonies in this song are something to be commended for, they are simply heavenly and have been layered elegantly and sprinkled throughout the track. The guitar is escorted back into the song alongside the other accompaniment and vocals in the bridge which presents a beautiful daydream and ends with a satisfied fulfillment. This song presents an empowering honesty that encourages a person to be accepted into others' love. With lyrics such as ‘Holding half of a whole’ there is a sugared demand for the other half to be filed. The lyric ‘Wrap me up and tuck me in’ is so prominent in the song as it connotes feelings of innocence and vulnerability within an entity. The goosebump effect with the lyric ‘Feel my voice underneath your skin’ invites the love to be a necessity in one's body. The repetition of ‘That i'm not alone’ is a statement that needs to be confessed. All the lyrics are sung wholeheartedly adding more emotion in the track. Praise and recognition for Tom as he has produced this track and it sits faultless within the mix. This track includes every distinguishable element you would expect a pop song to encounter in its journey. It is a truly beautiful narrative expressed by the lyrics and the instrumentation within this sensational song. From representing other artists with his outstanding piano playing, to transforming into his own frontman in the blissful Blush, to this sweetened solo adventure. It is truly astonishing to see Tom’s journey fabricate and adapt into something that is so unique and wonderful. This presents an elevation of the artist Tom is truly meant to be and we should be exhilarated by his up and coming artistry in the future. ‘Wrap Me Up’ is available on all platforms from today.
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It's two am, the night is drowsy and you have just had a feud with your significant other. You scramble to get some shoes on with tears fogging your eyes, you push the door, step out into the pouring rain and start to walk away with the muffled screams of your significant other trailing behind you but you continue on walking. This is exactly the narrative my brain imagined when the first few chords of NANA’s new song ‘The Weight’ transpired into my ears. I immediately thought this song would fit perfectly into a scene from a romance/break up novel, simply astounding.
She continues to surprise us with the soft and dreamy accompaniment marrying her soulful melody lines right from the start. Her honeyed harmonies peppered throughout the track are such a solace to her defying lyrics. The piano carries the modern soul and jazz in its chords, the guitar in this track is more prominent with the glorious riff situated in the second verse being the icing on the cake. Credit to Jack O’Hea (Kirk Francis, Long Tonic, Hexposuer, Strsome,) again for producing such an amazing mix. The solidarity of the whole song as an entity is a comfort blanket to those who believe they are alone in their suffering of heartbreak. Raw, heartfelt and vulnerable are the themes that are attentive in the exploration of the song. The songwriting is simply spellbinding. She asks questions ‘Do you need me to carry your pain?’ and ‘Do you know quite the danger you are?’ The boldness in her energy is very much at the forefront of her lyrical expression. ‘I'm still shedding the weight’ is a staple of her honesty. “This song was maybe the hardest one to write yet, but once I cracked it open, the music poured out of me. It was healing to write about such a difficult experience, but that’s what music is for right? And I hope that anyone listening to it who connects to that feeling of catharsis knows I’m with them. It’s a reminder to allow yourself to feel hurt for a moment without self-judgement and patiently heal because you owe it to yourself to start living confidently again with a whole lot of self-love and self-belief.” – NANA With a successful debut with ‘W Hotel’ grabbing the recognition of radio stations from across the UK, NANA has fabricated her return which forever perpetuates her evolution as an artist. With the unpredictability of the global pandemic giving us time to reflect upon ourselves, I believe it is in this time that we be honest with our emotions and our wellbeing. With NANA being an empowering lead within herself and her artistry, she is someone to look up to and embrace wholeheartedly. ‘The Weight’ is out now. |
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