Theo B – Dark Days EP 
Release Date: Out Now
One of the most consistent
pleasures of writing this blog is receiving new music from artists without the
surrounding PR pomp or cynicism of those knee deep in the industry. Oxford
singer-songwriter Theo B is one such artist and his three track EP ‘Dark Days’
is genuinely something worth spending some of your time on. Opening with title
track ‘Dark Days’, Theo B sets about creating one man sound scapes that have a
vibe not dissimilar to Radiohead or the much missed Canvey Island as the throbbing
synths and scattered beats build with insistence and perseverance. ‘Tandem’
follows on next with a an atmospheric shimmer, beats that the XX would be proud
of and the kind of vocals that will haunt you gently in your dreams the way
regret and lost love does in the darkest hours. I adore the 80s sounding
keyboards on closing track ‘How Long’ which sound both cheap and luxurious in equal
measure while the understated vocals make this a heart felt lament as well as a
lively little bop. Theo B has a range of artistry and nuance that is rare in any
artist, especially one at such an early stage of their career so I’m going to
be paying close attention to this one.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/theobmusic