James Whiteley – ‘The Waves’

The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration invokes a psychedelic nostalgia with shades of Pink Floyd. Thematic contemplations on loss and mortality pair with the melodic instrumentation and vocals.  The release, which was inspired partly by a trip to Holy Island in Northumberland, is a commanding success across its six tracks. Gentle guitar strums and a frequency-like intrigue...

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