Duncan Stuart

Duncan Stuart is an Indie, folk, bluesy, singer/songwriter from Cardiff, whose vintage-sounding vocals, accomplished lyrics and laid-back swagger, makes him a refreshing mix. With a parade of catchy tunes, Duncan has a knack of producing songs which are classically crafted whilst festooned with contemporary clarity.

 

Big Ol’Cathedral

“Big Ol’Cathedral” is an infectious, breezy song which appears to be a song about contented love and whose lyrics incorporate the folksy, personalized musical genre, reminiscent of Bob Dylan. Apart from the fleeting shoe gaze, bluesy guitar intro, the song is musically consistent, firmly placing the vocals and lyrics centre-stage. Delivered with James Skelly-esque vocals, Big O’l Cathedral is a song which is rich with romantic, wholesome musings, without being overly mushy. What’s great about this song is the way the stripped down acoustic backdrop mirrors the simplest notion of “I just want us to be alone tonight…”

Peregrin

“Peregrin” is a song which appears to be about friendship and like the Lord of the Rings character, is thematically sub-creational. It is also an intriguing song, which is delivered in dark, cloaked, slightly distorted vocals. Peregrin is an individualistic catharsis, whose high-pitched Air-esque synths and bluesy guitars, shimmer against the chilled out acoustic guitars. Lyrically the song is introspective and reflective, which take refuge in the idiosyncratic musical soundscape. In particular the lyrics,“I learnt a lot that day, that people don’t always do as they say…” characterises Peregrin perfectly, suggesting metaphorically that it’s a “coming of age” song.

Daggers Down

“Daggers Down” is an emotionally driven song which appears to be about a relationship breakdown. It’s a song which could be a bonus track from the Last of the Shadow Puppets LP or a tribute to Mersey- beat music. With a distinctive, bassey pub-sound, Daggers Down is lyrically crestfallen, amplified by the rush of crunchy, rhythmic guitars. Despite its raw, string-laden soundscape, it’s the vocals which convey the heartfelt lyrics,“…and that’s when I knew this was over, it was over before it began..”. With an unhinged resilience, Duncan sings with the pastiche of a quintessential 60’s singer, whilst remaining a youthful delight.

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