Vili V shares new record

Hailing from Hamilton in Canada, singer-songwriter Vili V has enjoyed a decorated career marked by countless achievements and a passion for delivering enduring music. Since his early days singing in church and winning over audiences in local competitions, Vili V has become an inspiration in the music industry.

His talents have been recognised on numerous occasions, from achieving top rankings in the YTV Achievement Awards to dazzling audiences on a tour spanning Europe, New York and Quebec. Vili’s dedication to music led him to pursue formal education in jazz and classical applied music, developing his talents as a versatile and adept musician.

Throughout his career, Vili V has left a lasting impression on the music world, playing stages alongside artists such as George Hamilton IV and Walter Ostanek. For over two decades he’s been charming listeners around the world since the release of his debut album Indigo Blue in 2003 which caught the attention of EMI Music Canada and landed him a distribution deal. Followed up by his sophomore record The Journey five years later, he’s since shared a string of singles over the last four years in the build up to his new full-length LP titled In Daddy’s Arms Again.

Opened by lead single “Tupelo Rhythm,” the record kicks off with a bright rock and roll jam tinged with bluesy vocals and echoes of country aesthetic. Vili’s rich voice glides above a colourful arrangement of grooving bass guitar lines, slick guitar rhythms and the bouncy energy of drums capped by intricate guitar and piano solos, resulting in a catchy slice of timeless songwriting delivered by a celebrated performer.

“Garden of Comfort” serves up a smokey blues rock outing driven by the mellow shuffling drums and stellar interplay of lightly gritty guitar tones and bright piano plinks. With another superb display of his vocal panache, Vili’s voice carries subtly moody lead melodies to cast an engaging and instantly memorable sound. On “Long Lonesome Highway” he slows things down with an elegant arrangement of gently tapped percussion, warm piano tones and delicate flutter of slide guitar as his soulful vocals thread laid back lines among lush backing voices. It’s a truly classic sound that’s showcases the enduring nature of his songwriting and pure musical gift to bring it alive in such a stunning fashion.

Other highlights on the record include the focus single “Constellation High” with its hopping rhythm and expressive vocals. Laying down a danceable drum beat adorned with claps that underpin the walking bass lines and lively guitar flourishes, infectious vocal hooks ride above to deliver a joyous blues rock experience. Title track “In Daddy’s Arms Again” offers the tender side of Vili’s musical output with sombre acoustic guitar notes and the hushed touch of piano providing a graceful backing for Vili’s moving vocal performance. In its stripped back setting, the true charm of the artist’s sonic vision shines with a delightful and heartwarming song.

The album closes with “Never Be Alone,” brought in by bold piano tones, met with soft vocal stretches to craft an enchanting and slow-burning ballad. Developing with a smooth beat and beautiful orchestral instrumentation, it’s an epic finale to conclude his sensational new record.

Listen to In Daddy’s Arms Again below