We all love a good surprise – and boy, were we happy when we found this gem this week! Consisting of members from amongst others Scandinavian Soul legends such as Bård Berg Electric Band and Fieh, the newly formed Norwegian band Sūn Byrd has released a brand new single. It is truly irresistible. Characterised by a smooth soundscape and a slow pace that seems to savour every note, every tone, every word, it went straight into our playlist and is now one we cannot stop playing.
The song’s lyrics are beautifully reminiscing over the regrets in a past relationship. Through laid back yet expressing vocals, reflecting the maturity conveyed in the lyrics, the singer wants to reintroduce himself, and redeem former wrongdoings.
The band members themselves explain how their vast history of playing together has formed a deep connection between them as musicians – a connection that seems to permeate every second of this soulful single. There’s an abundance of gorgeous details to dive into, and even though dissecting every single one would create a far too heavy read, we have to mention at least a few. The singer’s effortless transitions between his chest voice and his falsetto being one of them, the bridge of the song that gives a contrasting intensity to the song another.
The single certainly has a retro feeling to it, and has many elements of old school soul that made us fall in love with the genre. The band has been described to bring a fresh take on modern soul through its deep roots in classical soul music, an analysis we find both interesting and accurate. Maybe this newly formed Norwegian band proves that honouring the roots of the genre is indeed the way to develop soul music further and ensuring its continued growth.
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