Liverpool-based artist Douglas Savage serves up a musical experience that frames his queer indie poetry in an Americana pop setting. A Scottish songwriter with a penchant for juxtaposition, he delivers melodies tinged with nostalgia and highly unique lyricism that teeters between sweetness and sharp sarcasm. Inspired by the likes of like Nancy Sinatra and Joni Mitchell, his music lulls listeners with dreamy, familiar tones before snapping into infectious, danceable grooves.
First making his entrance in 2022 with his debut EP, San Francisco Disco, he’s since dropped a string of well-received songs in the build up to his sophomore EP titled songs to run away to. Bringing us the perfect taste of his musical vision, he shares the EP’s fourth single with his new track titled “NANCY,” a song which was inspired by Nancy Sinatra and her collaborations with Lee Hazelwood.
“NANCY” recounts the tale of a passionate but turbulent relationship on the edge of collapse, unified by a shared adoration for Nancy Sinatra. As Savage puts it, diva worship remains a cherished tradition in the queer community and this track sees him bring that reverence to life in a playful and instantly catchy jam.
With jangling guitars, heartfelt lyrics and a touch of sepia-toned, romantic Americana, he channels his inner Lee Hazlewood to cast a bittersweet anthem of love, frustration and longing. Linking up with previous collaborator Slye, a trusted creative partner who helped record part of the track in his home studio, the live drums were recorded at Liverpool’s Kempston Street Studios, resulting in a charming pop-focused outing that balances solemn confessions of love with bouncy, feel-good rhythms.
Gliding into a mellow, dreamy scene with soft guitar strums, Douglas’ rich voice enters to thread delicate melodic leads alongside the twang of guitar notes and shuffling drums. Flowing with airy textures and moments of stripped back bliss capped by his spoken word delivery, the chorus arrives with jumping rhythms and the flutter of “Nancy” ringing out.
It’s a delightful indie bop that perfectly distils his pairing of memorable melodic writing and poetic style to form an stunning display of his originality and performance flair. With songs to run away to on the horizon, Douglas Savage proves once again that he’s an artist with a unique and compelling output and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store for 2025 and beyond.
Listen to NANCY below
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