Alternative Rock from Dark Soul Safari

Originally growing up in South Africa, singer-songwriter Adriaan van Heerden started learning multiple instruments from a young age and began composing his own original music. Over the years he gained a PhD in Philosophy from the prestigious Cambridge University and also received recognition and international awards for his work as a photographer.

Now living on the outskirts of London, he’s unveiled his new music project under the Dark Soul Safari moniker. Offering a modern alternative rock sound with shades of avant-garde stylings, with his music the artist explores themes of individuals and humanity as a whole, on the edge of breakdown.

With his introduction as Dark Soul Safari, he brings us his debut EP titled Running with Scissors, featuring four original tracks from the artist. Working with producer Andy Brook, who’s previously worked with the likes of Status Quo, Bonnie Tyler, Ginger Wildheart and many others, Dark Soul Safari delivers an elegant indie rock outing full of jangly guitar tones and carried by his delicate vocal work and reflective lyrical writing.

Spinning rich stories with each song, across the EP Dark Soul Safari weaves tales of road rage accidents, humanity’s collapse from the fallout of climate change and political failure, a charlatan preacher exploiting his followers as well as the closing track which is inspired by the Miguel de Cervantes novel ‘Don Quixote’. On his first release as Dark Soul Safari, the artist lays down a charming sonic journey, confirming his talents as both a songwriter and performer on a worthy debut EP.

Listen to Running with Scissors below

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