psykhi – Dyed In Wool (2023)
From the age of six, Ghanaian musician psykhi knew there was music in his veins. It began when he saw a woman singing on television who he believed to be his mother. She looked and sounded like his mum, so it had to be his mother and music was part of him. Moving from city to city as a child, Jeptha Asiamah (also known as psykhi) found it difficult to settle; however, this merely pushed his creativity as an individual. At age 14, he became fixated on becoming an artist scribbling lyrics, playing music and discovering a signature sound that is multi-faceted. This is my introduction to psykhi, so come join me as we delve into this talented individual’s music.
The lead track from his EP Forest People, ‘Dyed In Wool’ finds the line between indie-rock, indie-pop and slivers of post-punk. I’ll admit, I was unsure what to expect from psykhi, but I am pleased with what I discovered. Tossing listeners into a swirl of rock music, you feel swamped with a heartfelt pounding of music. Yet, while there is a bold hard-hitting nature with ‘Dyed In Wool’, the song retains a light-hearted vibe and heartfelt tenderness.
One aspect I find intriguing about ‘Dyed In Wool’ is how the toe-tapping tune is both contemporary and classic. A strong nostalgic whimsy flies through the modern-day melody so it appeals to both old and new crowds. Moreover, I find that the tune is jovial and smile-inducing but ‘Dyed In Wool’ is far more profound than it first appears.
Inspired by the term “dyed in the wool” – an idiom referring to people who are steadfast and stubborn in their opinions – ‘Dyed In Wool’ is an intimate conversation. A melodic push-and-pull expresses the concept as psykhi leans toward his partner asking him to be more specific, not shake his head in disappointment, and tell him what’s expected. A stubborn conversation with a stubborn fool exudes from the charming melody.
For more from psykhi, check out his Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
