The keen reader might remember British troubadour Rhys Hurd from a feature we published last summer, praising ‘do it my way’ as “the perfect marriage of hard-hitting rock tones and kaleidoscopic pop elements”. We stand by our words: the project’s highly eclectic character has since been further expanded in Rhys’ latest album, ‘teach me how to love.’, released at the end of last year. Well, it’s now spring, time for change: meet ‘Who the hell am I?’, Hurd’s brand new single unveiled this week.
Part of a forthcoming EP, ‘Who the hell am I?’ signals a potential new phase in the Falmouth-based artist’s career. Keeping true to his cross-genre allure, Rhys Hurd boldly delves into an 80s-leaning rock formula, one that’s kinetically rewarding, unapologetic, and packed with charisma and theatrical flair. Fans of guitar virtuosity will perhaps rejoice in the track’s guitar solos, the perfect contrast between rich musicianship and relatable melodism.
Delving deeper into the meaningful ethos that propels the single, Hurd explains: “This song lyrically takes on the concept of modern masculinity and what it means to be a man in the 2020’s, talking about the expectations and struggles men face, as well as some of the problematic male role models we find ourselves with in the age of the internet.”
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