Coming out of Cambridge in the UK, newcomer Samantha Avalon is an artist who draws on chamber pop and jazz to craft her own entirely original sound. The French-born independent singer-songwriter has now returned to the music world following a hiatus that saw her train as a therapist, reemerging with a renewed passion and sonic output.
Taking inspiration from a broad spectrum of influences, the result is a sound that’s at once timeless and refreshingly modern. Her official debut single, “I Can’t Compete,” marks a triumphant return to the musical landscape, representing the first self-release from an artist set to drop her debut EP later this year.
“I Can’t Compete” is opened by the soft vocalisations of Samantha’s silky voice, layering up to harmonise as the playful plinks of piano usher in the laid back shuffle of drums and a dreamy art pop scene takes hold. Fluttering vocal leads dance above the mellow groove and crashing cymbals as piano chords stab and cinematic strings colour the arrangement.
Rising to an emphatic chorus brimming with instantly memorable vocal leads and intricate guitar flourishes, it’s a stunning song and compelling artistic statement from a new artist stepping into the UK music scene. Samantha Avalon’s debut single dazzles with its lush instrumentation and stellar vocal performance, transporting the listener into a mesmeric world of melancholic beauty.
As Samantha Avalon steps into the spotlight with her debut single, she invites listeners to join her on an exciting musical journey. “I Can’t Compete” is just the first offering in what’s sure to be the breakout year for this talented songwriter and artist.
Commenting on the release, she shares, “I have been creating a lot of new music recently and it has transported me back to the time when I recorded my first songs. I always felt that I can’t compete was the first song I wrote where I found my voice and it never got released due to my band falling apart at the time. It feels meaningful to share it now, before I ventured further into new music.”
Listen to I Can’t Compete below
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