The keen reader might remember Drew Davies from a feature we published earlier this year, praising ‘La Revanche’ as “a brooding, cinematic sound, one that’s steeped in guitar-coded energy and anthemic allure.” Well, that certainly wasn’t a one-off, with the British troubadour having recently returned with another impressive effort, ‘Running’, a single that further advances the project’s triumphant comeback.
Compared to its predecessor, ‘Running’ feels decisively less gloomy and haunting, instead veering towards uplifting, kinetic territories. Dark guitars and a melancholic mood have left the room, here replaced by funk-inspired riffs and an electrifying groove. Davies’ malleable vocals adapt to the track perfectly, showcasing their anthemic flair and bold resolve. Notably, the track also features a rather nostalgic guitar solo, something that we are surprisingly eager for.
Delving deeper into the meaningful ethos that propels the single, Davies explains: “Running was written about moments that make you feel like you’re stuck in a loop. Whether that’s constantly running down a dream to the detriment of other areas of your life or repeating the same mistakes again and again. I suppose it’s me holding up a mirror to myself, a reminder that if you keep running in the same direction, you might end up back where you started.”
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