Listen: George Cosby - “Ritual Blush” [Premiere]
It’s becoming increasingly hard to ignore the expanding chasm in the world of male singer-songwriters. The likes of Sam Smith and George Ezra have been flying the flag of late but there is undoubtedly an opening in the market for new talent. Step forward dark-pop hopeful, George Cosby.
The first track to appear from the young Londoner signals his intent and grabs attention with a visceral power. It’s the gutsy, throaty voice that takes centre-stage, pouring out above marching drums and layers of chunky, Anna Calvi-esque electric guitar, which is coloured by heady, reverberating riff-work. The deep emotion in the vocal brings Hozier’s initial outing to mind, a comparison Cosby could do a lot worse that sit next to. A heart-throbbing bass comes and goes heightening the punchy but subtle tension throughout.
Premiering at Best Fit, stream the brilliantly sultry “Ritual Blush” below, and say hello to George Cosby.
George Cosby plays London’s The Lexington on 14 July; more information and tickets here.
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