Based in the south of the UK, Matt Saxton is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends timeless folk rock with a pop-focused approach, with the occasional foray into the electronic musical sphere. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Saxton’s sound is a stellar distillation of English folk traditions and American songwriting influences, underpinned by his deep, compelling vocals and reflective lyricism.
His debut album, Surrender to Happiness, released in 2005, marked the beginning of a consistent flow of artistic output, winning over fans and tastemakers around the world while racking up over a million spins on Spotify alone. Matt’s musical workd music is formed by an enchanting blend of traditional and cutting edge elements, making him a unique voice in the modern folk scene.
His thoughtful lyrics and compelling vocal delivery have earned him a deserved reputation as a skilled songwriter and performer. Last year, he completely surprised listeners with h a liquid drum and bass outing called “Freedom,” demonstrating his creative depth and knack for reframing his sonic vision in an entirely different light.
This year, Saxton announced a new full-length record, offering a window into the upcoming release with the lead single “Take It or Leave It.” Now, he returns with the second track from the album, “The Edge of Things,” an upbeat song that explores the relatable experience of being on the periphery of life’s main events, like an extra in someone else’s film.
Casting a rock-tinged folk outing, lifted by bright brass tones and warm synth textures, the track opens with the laid back shuffle of drums and delicate piano arrangement. As Matt’s smooth vocal enter, joined by the vibrant dash of brass pips, he threads his heartfelt songwriting through a progressive folk frame, resulting in a delightful sound of memorable vocal hooks and inviting aesthetic.
Maintaining a mellow energy throughout while the soft ebb and flow of the arrangement keeps the song exciting from start to finish, the finale sees overlapping vocal layers combine with an intricate sax solo to perfectly conclude this alluring new song. Once again revealing another hint at what fans can expect from his forthcoming record, with “The Edge of Things,” Matt Saxton delivers his enduring songwriting that’s at once sonically pleasing and poetically profound.
Listen to The Edge of Things below
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