Neo Soul from Couvo

Brooklyn based artist Couvo has released his latest dreamy single “Tired”. The track is part of a trilogy of songs, titled “Tired”, “Horses and Divorces”, and “Visiting Hours” that explore ideas of discontent and unfulfilled dreams.

Couvo’s distinctive and indulgent sound takes inspiration from the likes of Frank Ocean, D’Angelo, Father John Misty, and Solange.

The entirety of the record toys with the question, “When will it all change?”. Through his lyrics, the artist evokes an image of a complacent town, with characters who persevere through their unfulfilling jobs and dead end relationships, in hope of a brighter tomorrow.

He comments frequently on the idea of purgatory, and an everlasting feeling of uncertainty in society, where he lends his soothing sound as respite and comfort. Couvo “finds solace in our collective ability to yearn for something better“. His sound is reflective of this, with silky and seductive vocals, the track’s bitter sweet sentiment leaves the listener with a sense of nostalgia and optimism.

In his own words he shared, “This album to me is about the way we live in that kind of purgatory. But it’s also about how we still manage to find some salvation.”

Listen to Tired below