‘Exmouth Big Bang’ marks the beginning of a rather wholesome story. You see, the single functions as a debut piece for talented songwriter Golden South, now starting an artistic career in her 40s. Hailing from Devon, the creative songstress showcases how age doesn’t have to be a crucial factor when it comes to music and art. Known by day as Anna Merriv, Golden South embraces a hopeful, positive flair, packing ‘Exmouth Big Bang’ with evocative lyricism and catchy melodies.
Everyday imagery helps the record connect with listeners on a deeper level. Inspired by Merriv’s extensive life experience, the song feels quite heartwarming and carefree, echoing the joyful and optimistic nature of a beach-laden Devon summer. When you pair such an uplifting quality with Golden South’s songwriting prowess, you obtain an absolute pop gem, a relatable nugget of light in an otherwise gloomy reality.
Delving deeper into the song, Anna explains: “I never thought I’d write a song, but one day the words just came, about fireworks, sandbanks, and the beauty of life by the sea and ‘still standing’ despite some stories unfolding not how one had hoped. I wanted to make something my children could one day listen back to and say: This was part of our story.”
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