The keen reader will positively remember British Folk outfit Dryadic from a feature we published earlier this year, praising ‘Rainbow Family’ as a “tender, welcoming work”. Since then, the talented group has been hard at work, releasing a few more singles and even an EP. They are certainly not done yet: Dryadic returned a few days ago with ‘Ghosts’, a highly meaningful and poignant effort which showcases a more intimate and elegant side of the London-based trio.
The project’s signature guitar-driven folk prowess makes way to a gentle yet evocative piano, performed by Zora McDonald and marking a potential new chapter for Dryadic. Paired with the overarching fiddles and double bass (from bandmates Aly Rainey and George Pearson), such a heartwarming and expressive piano addition creates a fuller cinematic sound, an aural landscape that’s almost orchestral. It’s a perfect fit for such a relevant song. You see, ‘Ghosts’ reflect on what it means to take accountability for one’s own vulnerabilities, then working on them and leaving self-doubts behind.
We are confident that many listeners will relate to such a wholesome, honest piece. As Zora explains: “‘Ghosts’ came out of the messiness of doing the work; facing shame, unlearning the noise of self-doubt, and learning how to love the messy, imperfect self underneath. It’s about naming the pain, but also pushing back against it. The chorus is a promise. A refusal to be held hostage by that voice anymore.” Don’t forget to check out the accompanying music video down below, and to catch Dryadic at some of their upcoming live shows.
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