Richy McLoughlin Releases Cannonball: A Sonic and Political Statement
London indie artist Richy McLoughlin goes even further in his musical development with his new single, Cannonball. The song is an emotional and socially conscious retro-synth reflection on the first five months of the UK's new Labour government.
McLoughlin is an artist known as much for his stitching folk-pop, alt-rock, classical, and synthwave, and this track is no exception as it heights some of the creative potential in sound and vision reminiscent of his long time heroes, especially the Pet Shop Boys. Composed in the autumn of 2024, Cannonball serves as a lyrical time capsule of McLoughlin's position on Britain's changing political and cultural climate.
The song itself means a great deal to emotional meaning within separated personal experience, however the weight of the melody, nostalgic sound, and elaborate production allow you to bypass any specific political statement outside of the sound. Minimal production and expansive sound deliver an experience shared by anyone faced with uncertainty and transition. If you enjoy 80s synth-pop and personal thought-provoking songwriting, Cannonball provides immediate accessibility to listeners with a beautiful soundtrack.
Cannonball pays homage to the artistry of the Pet Shop Boys while successfully combining an artist that registers and anchors his music in a type of depth while arranging conscious sonic space for the experience. In many ways, it is atmospheric and considers a thought-provoking depth.
Richy McLoughlin's latest release, Cannonball, further cements his presence in the indie scene. This track, which will appear on his upcoming Best Of album set to be released on April 11, is a strong introduction to an artist who deftly straddles a style that evokes nostalgia for the past while grappling with the future in open-ended but interesting ways.
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