Mike and Mandy – Are You Now (2020)
What a lot of people need right now is some love and encouragement. If you feel in need of this, Mike and Mandy have the song you should listen to with their release ‘Are You Now’. The seed of this single was planted when a friend came down with COVID-19 and was unreachable for days. This prompted the duo to create a sing that offers positive vibes that break through the isolation and disconnect of the world.
Through the single, they want to remind all of us that love and support are out there if we are willing to look for it. This positive infusion was written by Mandy with Mike offering his multi-instrumentalist skills to the mix. The pair met when they worked on a production of ‘A Comedy of Errors’ and have played a fusion of folktronica since.
‘Are You Now’ draws you in with a gentle acoustic guitar before some vibing beats bounce against your back. There is a great feeling to the melody that gets your head moving. While you vibe to the music, more and more layers enter to create a swelling feeling of acceptance, love and comfort. The beats have a grounding feeling, while the acoustic folk tones dance through your senses. The horns gently blast for a happy feeling that encourages you to smile and feel happy.
Mandy’s vocals are a fairy light against the textured melody that pulses the message of universal love through you. Her performance has a whispered quality that builds in power as the single progresses. Her delivery matches the lyrics with a questioning at the start to a realisation that you are not alone. The chorus will have you feeling enveloped in comfort and support.
Mike and Mandy offer support and love to those who need it through their single ‘Are You Now’. The textured melody offers a soothing vibe before swelling with love, acceptance and comfort. Mandy’s vocals are a whispered invitation that leads you to a warm embrace of universal and unconditional love.
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