Marking the start of a wonderful musical chapter, ‘A New Moon’ sees Dutch outfit Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard debut with a wonderful single, a heartwarming, introspective gem that’s quite tender and nuanced, but also vibrant and uplifting. Bathing in indie-folk references, ‘A New Moon’ still maintains a rather eclectic outlook on its aural livery. The verses share a certain John Mayer-esque quality, something that’s also echoed in Turner’s sombre, evocative vocals. Next to that, we find gentle acoustic guitars and quaint drums, with choruses that feel inherently hopeful and dreamy.
Such a hopeful quality deeply resonates with the record’s lyrical quality. Observing the tiny moment of hope that emerges after a particularly dark period, Joseph seeks to capture such a wondrous sensation, framing it into an honest, heartfelt song. The result is quite hazy and lush, but also grounded and respectful. There’s positivity in the song, but without any euphoria. ‘A New Moon’ serves as an appetiser for the project’s upcoming album, a 13-track LP expected in the coming months.
Delving deeper into ‘A New Moon’, Turner explains: “This song came from a moment of not having answers yet, and the message is to get through the rough patch to find something different, but beautiful on the other side. Sometimes you just gotta shift your perspective and let the change come from within.” Relatable, don’t you think?
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