Brighton-based singer-songwriter Bess Atwell will return with her new album Light Sleeper on May 24th via Real Kind Records. We’ve previously shared singles “Release Myself” and “The Weeping” and most recently, “Fan Favourite.”
It’s another well-adorned blend of dreamy folk-rock that sees Atwell explore finality within life and love. It shines with the poeticism of her lyricism and the flourishes conjured up by producer Aaron Dessner of The National, delivering a sound that is warm and utterly captivating.
Speaking about “Fan Favourite”, she says:
“I wrote Fan Favourite after watching some behind the scenes footage from a popular TV show. Not even a die-hard fan of the show myself – I can’t remember what it was now – I found myself emotional watching the cast’s wrap party. I felt jealous of the sense of community and opportunity to reflect on shared experiences and history. I pictured my own family’s “wrap party” and what that would look like. The sadness, humour, disappointment and joy that would come with acknowledging the huge shared experience we’ve had in this life. The song also touches on the passing of time, a sense of dissociation, and feeling as though you’ve missed out on life despite still living it.
Enjoy a listen now below.
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