Andrew Judah - ‘Evergreen’
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From British Columbia, Canada, singer-songwriter Andrew Judah debuts on our blog with a pair of singles from his new record: “Abject Permanence” and “Evergreen.”
“Abject Permanence” walks a careful line between psychedelic and melancholically-charged indie rock, instilling a vintage-tinged arrangement with a soulful and ghostly vocal delivery, at times reminiscent of Thom Yorke. Retro-inspired guitar notes ring across the gentle bounce of a subdued rhythm section, complete with melodic moments of fuzzy leads and lines of lyrics bound to resonate among anyone spiraling inside of themselves, such as “Nothing feels right, nothing aligns, nothing works out for me…”
And for fans of a more folksy sound, Judah leaves his listeners with the soothing acoustic guitar plucking found inside of “Evergreen.” Strewn across the top of some nature foley, this song inspires its listener to seek refuge in quiet introspection. The vocal performance is raw and intimate, with moments of glorious vibrato and honest, authentic reflection. Sparse, barebones percussive elements push the track forward, as well instances of digital production that have been interspersed rather meticulously.
Upon hearing both of the tunes, listeners will find them each enchanting for a variety of reasons, from the topnotch production to the soothing vocal delivery. “Abject Permanence” and “Evergreen” are a wonderful showcase of Andrew Judah’s craft, as well as a warm invitation into his new album, Evergreen, now available everywhere you get your music.