There’s something quite intoxicating about listening to Gerry Farrow and Rue Randall. Both experienced troubadours and longtime champions of the East Midlands music scene, the pair successfully blends old-school sonic allure with contemporary songwriting. The result is a stream of nostalgic records that are highly relatable, often touching on meaningful subjects and reflecting on our ever-changing reality. That’s the case for ‘Invisible Post’. In it, Farrow and Randall join forces, uncovering old-school pop-rock tones and urgent, timely lyricism.
Over a melancholic guitar-driven arrangement and a hypnotic keyboard hook, Gerry and Rue delve into the topic of cyberbullying, one of the most painful and problematic aspects of the current social media landscape. Gently yet firmly scrutinising the stark reality of online harassment and hidden abuse, the English duo develops a deeply meaningful song, a piece that we suspect will resonate with a wide audience out there. After all, everyone has had their fair share of stinking internet moments. Lyrics aside, ‘Invisible Post’ flourishes on a nostalgic platform.
Imagine the new wave-leaning pop of the ‘90s, imagine Bruce Springsteen’s solid heartland rock character; it all plays a role in Farrow and Randall’s musical endeavours. In fact, they are adamant about describing Rue’s vocal tone as rather ‘Springsteen-esque’. Exchanging verses throughout the record, the two singers emerge as a truly cohesive outfit; they really found each other. If you like what you hear, there’s more to come from the project.
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