Blending together influences from ’90s grunge to ’00s indie to modern alt-pop, rising artist Michael Blackwell releases his debut EP, A Trip Around The Sun. The lead single from the EP is ‘Cold Water’, an emotional and cinematic anthem that showcases the artist’s impressive songwriting skills. The track delves into the theme of dealing with trauma, using a metaphor of washing away pain and negative emotions to move forward in life.
Reverb-soaked guitars and dynamic drum beats create a vast and grungey soundscape, which provides the perfect backdrop for Blackwell‘s emotionally-intelligent lyrics and passionate voice. As the song progresses, his vocals swell, enveloping the listener in a realm of feeling. The track builds to a momentous climax of distortion and beauty, leaving the audience with a sense of catharsis and emotional release.
Speaking about the meaning behind this lead single, the artist shares that “‘Cold Water’ was written about learning how to deal with trauma. Washing away the pain and negative feelings and moving on with the next phase of your life.”
Michael Blackwell‘s experience working with artists like Louis Tomlinson, Amber Run, and Lewis Capaldi is evident in the polished production and well-crafted songwriting of ‘Cold Water’. The track was not only produced by the artist himself but also involved collaboration with talented musicians and sound engineers.
With the EP as a whole, Michael Blackwell asserts himself as a solo artist on the rise, garnering attention in streaming platforms and press spaces, and leaving listeners eager to hear more from this promising talent.
You can listen to ‘Cold Water’ in our Indie Rockers playlist.
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