It’s been a while since we got sent a bright, elegant pop record. ‘Afterlife’ fills the role perfectly, a vibrant, laid-back single with an equally witty songwriting component. London-based troubadour Xavi Fernz is the creative behind the track, here lending his soulful, charismatic vocals to the project’s cause. Melodies are memorable, and we found ourselves singing the main hook in no time.
‘Afterlife’ acts as an impressive debut single, marking Fernz as an artist full of promise and purpose. We particularly appreciate the balance between the uplifting, acoustic-driven production and the deeper songwriting. Mind you, the song’s imagery is well hidden behind a stream of lovable lyrics: to the casual listener, ‘Afterlife’ might appear like your run-of-the-mill pop effort, yet there’s more to discover, and Xavi Fernz has been quite ingenious about the way he goes about it.
Delving deeper into the lyrical premise that guides the song, Fernz explains: “When I first started writing songs, they were all about heartbreak, but this song was different. ‘Afterlife’ is a song about love and the idea that no matter what in life or in death, that will never go away.” In a way, the piece transcends being a simple love song, becoming a much deeper reflection on legacy and future-proof purpose.
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