Following up on last year’s EP ‘too late to tell you’, Oliver Pinder has recently returned with ‘Such An Angel’, a slick, anthemic indie cut that showcases his keen flair for relatable, easy-going songwriting. The single is the sort of offering that feels catchy and euphoric, but also introspective and decisively purposeful. That’s where ‘Such An Angel’ really shines: in the nuanced space between euphoria and thoughtful restraint. That said, the song doesn’t really overthink itself; it still presents a simple yet effective aural livery.
Such an ethos makes perfect sense with the way ‘Such An Angel’ was conceived: during a spontaneous kitchen jam with close friend and collaborator Jack. Pinder’s band then helped the song reach its indie zenith. In that sense, we could very well define the record as a community-driven effort, a concept that seems to emerge quite a lot throughout Oliver’s artistic journey. For instance, he’s known to offer affordable tickets for his gigs, truly valuing connecting with heartfelt folks around him.
Delving deeper into the record, Pinder explains: “The song came together really quickly and playfully, and I wanted to keep that feeling all the way through the recording. It feels very band-led and communal, like a shared release rather than a private thought. It looks at what it feels like to slowly realise someone you admired is actually emotionally self-centred, the moment where admiration turns into clarity, and the complicated grief that comes with letting go of that illusion”.
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