Originally from Liverpool and now based in London, singer-songwriter Paul Claxton is no stranger to the music world. Over the years, he’s earned a stellar reputation as a versatile and enduring artist, having shared stages with the likes of Robert Plant, Ultravox and 10CC, as well as being a supporting act during the heyday of Britpop for bands like Super Furry Animals, Space and Mansun.
Whether playing iconic venues like the Hammersmith Apollo or performing at Glastonbury, Paul Claxton’s journey has been one defined by evolution and a commitment to authentic, timeless songwriting. With an impressive career spanning decades, Paul has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt his sound across a wide range of genres.
With his studio releases, he shared his debut album called The Pineapple Years 1995-1999 back in 1999 which he’s since followed up with multiple records and singles over his enduring musical adventure. Sharing his sonic vision across a range of different styles and genres from traditional singer-songwriter music to glam rock, Motown, Americana and folk.
Bringing us his latest release, he shares his brand new single titled “Viola,” released via the Trifle Too Hot Records imprint. Presenting a gentle alternative folk soundscape, with “Viola,” Paul Claxton filters his timeless songwriting through a hazy sonic lens and wraps it with a retro aesthetic.
With Paul on vocals, acoustic and electric guitars and bass, he’s joined by the talents of Joe Montague on drums and Joe Glossop on piano and hammond organ to bring the arrangement to life. Brought in by the laid back plucks of clean guitar tones as soft bass lines, warm piano chords and mellow percussive taps, the instrumentation crafts a lilting backdrop for Paul’s airy vocal leads to drift above.
With a smokey vibe of smooth organ stretches and intricate sonic textures adding to the atmosphere, his silky vocals glide throughout the mix to deliver mesmeric melodies carrying poignant lyricism, resulting in a truly enchanting sound that’s at once timeless and new. Putting his stunning songwriting and performance panache on full display, “Viola” offers a stunning slice of Paul Claxton’s charming and engrossing musical world.
Listen to Viola below
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