Hailing from Birmingham, Tori Cross is a talented pop artist crafting a charming sonic output using her alluring vocals to bring to life her sensational songwriting. Her musical journey has been marked by impactful performances in the North West of England, playing renowned stages such as Sofar Sounds in Liverpool and Manchester, as well as the LIMF festival.
An alumna of the LIMF Academy, Tori Cross has not only showcased her talent but has also seized various opportunities, including a collaboration with artists Lu and Kreutzberg in Hannover, Germany. Immersed in influences ranging from Jorja Smith and Raye to Lianne La Havas and Lauryn Hill, Tori Cross draws inspiration from the authenticity and rawness of Amy Winehouse’s Frank, a personal favourite record for Tori.
In 2018, she made her entrance with her debut single “Looking Up,” which she followed up with singles two and three the next year. Last year she returned with new music, sharing two singles with “Too Many” and “Heaven (Why Didn’t You Call Me?).” Tori has exciting collaborations with DJ and producer Hurricane and rapper Lavz set to be released as well as her first EP on the horizon. Additionally, a move to London signifies her commitment to throwing herself further into the music industry.
Now she presents her latest single, “Deepest Fear,” a soulful and upbeat composition that thematically covers the complexities of toxic relationships. Written and produced by Tori Cross, with co-production by Paige Fletcher, the single benefits from a collaboration forged during their shared studies at the Brit school’s sister school in Birmingham (BOA). Phil Dyer, another musical ally from Tori’s time in Liverpool, contributes guitar and bass to the track.
Opened by Tori’s elegant vocals spinning delicate melodies as the soft taps of percussion and dreamy tones of shimmering clean guitar wrap around her stunning voice. Backed by lush voices and launching with the strike of drums, the song takes off with a lively beat as truly beautiful vocal leads that dance above warm bass guitar pulses and shining guitar chords to craft an instantly catchy and soul-filled pop outing.
Injecting smooth ebb and flow with the drums dropping back to sparse rolls and fills in the verse, the splash of cymbals and bright plinks of piano notes bring in the chorus as Tori weaves a silky sonic fabric that sees her continue to deliver delightful music. With a move to London, exciting collaborations and her upcoming debut EP on the way, 2024 is sure to be another thrilling year for this talented singer-songwriter on the rise.
Listen to Deepest Fear below
More from Music
New music from Serge & The Currents
Melbourne-based musician Sergio Ercole has spent more than four decades building a life around the guitar, moving between classical and …
IRONA releases new single “Marble White”
From New York to London, IRONA is an Istanbul-based artist whose music takes inspiration from a sense of place while …
Shumo AG releases brand new single
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shumo AG is developing a musical world that stretches far beyond his young age. Balancing school …
