SALPA - 'England'
British artist SALPA’s ‘England' is the song we all need to hear.
SALPA a fresh new artist has released his debut single ‘England’ a song focusing on his English roots, distributed by the equally new Apollo.
‘England’ is a song that tells a story of the nostalgia associated with England as well as its many ongoing identity issues.
“I don’t remember much of the process, this song came from somewhere outside of myself. It doesn’t sonically align with where I’m going but it needed to come through and that is why I’m putting it out“ - SALPA, on his latest single ‘England’
‘England’ is the perfect song to reflect on, it will lead a listener to address their own views of England, reflecting on what it means to them. A track that will leave you mesmerised, through its laid-back guitar line, beautiful vocal layers and touching lyrics. It's definitely a song that you will want to listen to repeatedly.
SALPA plans to release his next single ‘First Blush’ within a month, featuring the incredible Loyle Carner & Puma Blue. SALPA is an artist you will defiantly want to keep an eye on.
Words by Rose Stiff
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