R. D. Thomas – Headlines EP
R.D. Thomas - Headlines EP
Release Date: Out Now
Having fronted the excellent Brother
& Bones as well as touring with Ben Howard, it’s time for Richard Thomas to
step out into his own spotlight for a bit (don’t worry, Brother & Bones are
coming back real soon). Under the title R.D. Thomas, this new ‘Headlines’ EP comes
out as a small collection of songs that don’t quite fit the model of other projects
and so they deserve their own space in the world. Title track ‘Headlines’
exists in the same space as that sombre regret you have when you blow out the
last candle and realise that you’ve polished off an entire bottle of whiskey
while you were thinking things over. Thomas’ vocals are both powerful and reserved
with a vibe that is pitched somewhere between Cornish sea shanties and the intimate
futurism of the likes of the XX.
‘The Way Down’ is a more
recognisable Thomas track with soft, rippling acoustic notes coupled with that
husky vocal that you can’t help but fall in love with. This is a warm and well
warn jumper on a cold and misty day, this is a warm mug of tea held in cold
hands, this is a comforting arm around the shoulders of a stressed out and
world weary loved one. The final track of this beautiful collection is ‘Hope the
Medicine Holds its Fire’ which has a raw, unfettered feel that finds Thomas’
voice mirroring the lilting, folky guitar melody with delicate force. This is
the kind of EP that could pass you by, such is it’s gentle and unassuming
nature, but your life will be better for having this in it so make some space
for this one if you can.
More information: https://www.allthingsrdthomas.com/