I discovered Clare Maguire earlier this
week when London Grammar posted a link to her song “Paper
Thin” on their Facebook page. For whatever reason I decided to
click play, and I’m very glad I did. I got chills immediately, and
even more when the vocals kicked in. When that happens, I know it’s
going to be good.
After a bit of research I discovered
she’s a London-based artist who is working on her second album.
None of that even matters to me because this one song is just so
perfect. This is what I live for, why I keep listening to music: that
moment of discovery when you find one flawless song that blows you
away.
From the opening line — “I think of
you like winter”— I was hooked. Maguire has a soulful, slightly
smoky voice that draws you in and demands your attention without
needing to shout. I’m not a huge fan of piano driven songs but I
find that it accompanies her voice quite nicely.
If her second album is even half as
good as this one song then it’ll be well worth a listen. If you
like your indie music slower and slightly dark, this is for you. I
highly recommend you give “Paper Thin” a listen, you probably
won’t regret it.
For fans of // London Grammar, Laura Marling and Amy Winehouse
For fans of // London Grammar, Laura Marling and Amy Winehouse
Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]