Hailing from North London, it's Oaken Lee with his captivating new offering, "Where Now?". The new song is just the singer-songwriter's fourth since releasing his solo material, but as far as we're concerned he is already setting course for something big.
... a raw, nostalgic gem blending dreamy folk tones with a vintage soul
"Where Now?" comes as the third tune to drop this year, with the artist seemingly going on course to release a song every month. The dreamy bed of guitar and strings are a perfect base for his folk-driven vocal tones to be laid upon. They're direct and tender both at the same time, with yet a ever-so-slight quivering to give the listener a sense of emotional connection.
The song so raw and nostalgic with Oaken Lee's voice sounding almost like a 1960s/70s artist in places. If I heard this for the first time with a vinyl crackle over it I'd be easily convinced it's one of those hidden gems from my parents collection.