With a distinctive earthy aesthetic, Folk songwriter Euan Blackman writes tranquil tunes for sitting in nature and letting your mind drift away. He possesses vocals that can offer the smooth melodic finesse of Pop as well as the deep, warming textures of a wholesome Folk track. Having already released one EP in 2024, he is now gearing up for another to be released this summer.
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'Butterfly', the first teaser off this EP, has a wonderfully calming tone and rolling flow to it. This comforting sound is driven by a soft drum rhythm and breezy acoustic strum that, together, build a really blissful bed of sound that Euan's placid vocal sentiments can glide on top of. The little electronic melodies inject a catchy brightness into the track that still fits the natural tones but with a newfound distinct melody to stick with you. Tonally, this track is a masterpiece, filled with such a cosy, feel-good energy that you can't help but be healed.
'I Don't Think About It (Too Much)' has then leaned into the electronic sound a little more, with a crunchy electro drum sound providing the backdrop to yet another, tranquil soundscape. The tone of the bubbling instrumentals, Euan's smooth vocal layers and lyrics of "post-millennial blues" ring of The 1975's 'Birthday Party' yet Euan introduces a rich harmonica sound to bring that pure Folk essence back around. Based from these two singles, we can't wait for the 'Thunderstorms' EP this summer!
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