Saloon Dion - 'Trying'
The Bristol based outfit have delivered an anthemic post-britpop sing along which could capture the imagination of the masses.
Bristol’s rising stars have released the new single ‘Trying’. The latest release from their upcoming EP ‘Where You’ll Find Me’. It’s a song in which the instrumentation perfectly captures what the song is about. Vocalist Dave Sturgess says that “‘Trying’ is about two people trying to make something work, when everyone knows they’re better off apart. Growing up, my parents slept in different rooms and were essentially separated by the time I was lucid. Despite that, they stayed married until I was 18, but now that they’re separated they get on better than ever.” It’s a song about hope, and not giving up; befitting the title of the track.
This anthemic track combines soaring melodies with foot-tapping rhythms, making it an instant sing-along hit that hooks you from the very first chord. From the outset, the song greets you with an infectious energy that feels both familiar and exhilaratingly new. The band has struck a perfect balance between polished production and genuine emotion, allowing their passion to seep through every note. The instrumentation is lush, yet understated enough to ensure that the powerful vocals shine through, crafting an uplifting atmosphere that invites everyone to join in. #
And the lyrics of the chorus summarises this perfectly -
‘No love lost in envy
I will try and try and try again’.
In terms of the EP’s theme as a whole, Dave Sturgess says “Lyrically, Where You’ll Find Me draws on themes of unrequited love, fear of commitment, growing old, growing up too fast, loneliness, arrogance, ignorance, self reflection and self destruction, but ultimately culminates with an overriding theme of moving on, and being better for it.” The band are rapidly rising in terms of mainstream attention, with plays from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 6 and John Kennedy at Radio X, this indeed an extremely exciting time for both Saloon Dion and the Bristol music scene as a whole.
Overall, this Bristol-based outfit has successfully delivered a post-Britpop anthem that has all the ingredients to resonate with the masses. Their ability to craft a sing-along sensation is commendable, and one can only hope this is a sign of what’s to come from the band. As we find ourselves yearning for connection and shared experiences, this track serves as the perfect soundtrack for a new era of togetherness.
Words by Doug Dewdney
