Through the cinematic inserts, fluttering riffs and spacious intervals, “Some Kind of Illness” is a purveyor of dark romanticism that opens its wounds against the stripped down acoustics. An emotionally fuelled solo act, “Some Kind of Illness” is fronted and produced by Paul Hinks. An enigmatic singer, Hinks  is a talented songwriter, whose Roddy Frame-esque tones evoke a deep sense of melancholy and sorrow.  As  a songwriter, Hinks delves deep, whilst simultaneously being cryptic and with a sense of child-like wonder.

Following a series of gigs and  having recently appeared on local radio,  “Some Kind of Illness” has released his self-titled EP, which is available via Itunes and Bandcamp. A mesmering EP, “Some Kind of Illness” lies in the shadows, whilst projecting prisms of light. Think a sedated Mercury Rev,  meets David Lynch meets I am Kloot, then you are on the right tracks. It’s a nocturnal catharsis, whose elongated synths create an eerie and transcendental ambiance.  It’s a great EP, which drones, broods and captivates, whilst sending you an intimate invite to the depths of its soul.

Taken from the EP, the opening track  “The Test of Time” is has been selected as My Single of Week.

The Test of Time:

With its opening acoustic strums, and illuminated synths, “The Test  of Time” sleepwalks through dusky woods,  amongst the fireflies and whispering trees. It’s an exquisite.track,  whose spacious intro allows the  pensive sentiments of the song to seep through the shadows and reflect against the flickers of twilight. Lyrically wistful ”The Test of Time” conveys a haunting beauty which is encapsulated through the unravelling soundscape. Through the quivering synths, brooding drones and  spectral vocals, ”The Test of Time”s perplexity is crystallized  and fades to a dark abyss.

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