FOLLOWING the release of his debut solo EP ‘Closet Romantic’, Scottish songwriter and producer Joshua McKenzie has returned with a new single under his The Joshua Hotel moniker.
Loosely based on the ‘Drive’ soundtrack, the track builds on the new wave-inspired sounds of his EP – taking his sound into a new contemplative space that recalls the intimate, reverb-washed sounds of The xx and nostalgic 80s-inspired confessionals. Looking back on the moments that brought a relationship to an end, there is a sense of clarity to McKenzie’s delivery that comes with hindsight – his tender vocals delivered over an immersive instrumental that is layered with elements of electronica and psychedelic dream-pop.
“”Somebody New” deals with the end of a complicated relationship. It gives a brutally honest account of looking back at the mistakes and mishandling of emotions that led to heartbreak and fantasising about everything you would change if somehow you could relive it all with the newfound clarity and growth of hindsight.”
Listen below.
