A debut single is always a fragile and vulnerable time for any keen artistic outfit. True North sail through at full speed, unveiling a wonderfully nuanced and wholesome effort, ‘No Exit Wound’. The piece is certainly nuanced and organic, building a soulful blues-rock universe packed with heightened musicianship and old-school flair. The group’s male and female vocals create a hard-hitting contrast on such a poised, elegant instrumental setting. Founder and head-honcho Tones Thorburn and Sandy Mill are responsible for all that vocal goodness.
Matthias Jordan, Milan Borich, Ben King, and Edith and Clementine Bainbridge-King complete the stunning lineup. Hailing from New Zealand, the talented creatives land on an aural formula that’s both light and intense. It’s sort of a slow-burning heater, as ‘No Exit Wound’ clearly showcases. Playfully contrasting fuzzy guitars and vintage organs, the record is a true winner, also thanks to its meaningful, introspective lyricism.
Speaking about the record, Thorburn explains: “The making of No Exit Wound has been quite the ride, with some of life’s speed bumps thrown in along the way. The end result is a song that I hope will connect and resonate with the soul. The heartfelt pull of this song invites the listener to embark on a transformative journey”. Overall, this is a fitting debut effort, one that makes us confident in the group’s bright future.
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