Brian Hingerty – Storm (2024)
From an early age, actually at the toddler stage, singer-songwriter Brian Hingerty discovered a passion for music and he “cannot recall any time when music was not the central focus of his life.” I would love to see a 3-year-old Brian Hingerty singing along to folk music, dancing about and loving the moment; but that’s impossible. What we have today is a California-born, UK-based guitarist sharing his unique blend of nostalgic folk and Americana. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘Storm’.
Following his well-received five-track EP Bombs, Hingerty enters 2024 with his folk-inspired track ‘Storm’. Recorded and produced in Hingerty’s London home studio with long-time collaborator Sol Boyd-Steven, the new single combines acoustic guitar and raw vocals in a two-and-a-half-minute melody. Interestingly, while there is a minimalistic approach, the soundscape oozes kaleidoscopic passion wrapped in a vulnerable simplicity. Moreover, the single’s rawness is bound with an underlying sophistication finding the balance between grittiness and grace.
Inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, Hingerty’s tunes have a lingering profoundness with basic execution, and this is clearly evident in ‘Storm’. Penned with the depth and intimacy of Dylan, the spoken word single is filled with husky vocals in a moving tune. For me, listening to ‘Storm’ is like having a conversation with an old friend about emotional diversity and change when the seasons take a turn. Brian Hingerty explains:
“’Storm’ reflects the palpable mood change when thunderstorms habitually shower London at the end of every summer signalling the end of summer’s intoxicating mania… ‘Storm’ is the most honest thing I’ve made and therefore I believe it is the best thing I’ve made.”
A seemingly simple song to listen to when the storms roll in, ‘Storm’ is chilled-out, laidback and heart-warming. Yet, simultaneously, ‘Storm’ is a delicate observation of human fragility, resilience and complexity. Rich and bold with a comfortable embrace, but also a shimmer of spine-chilling haunting, a shudder of breath-taking vulnerability and a clinging sense of intoxicating hope.
Find out more about Brian Hingerty on his official website, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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