Equal parts rugged, tender and self-assured, Mandolin continues to deliver genuinely authentic R&B across her brand-new cut. Bursting with vintage brass tones and heavy-set basslines, the Texas native effortlessly glides across the high-calibre sound waves with typical elegance, while her deep-rooted wordplay encapsulates the poetic justice faced at a complex crossroad between love and heartbreak. She taps into intimate experiences that have left her affinities in turmoil, highlighting a lonesome journey through darkness that would later catapult her towards self-realisation: “I’ve heard it all before, you just can’t fool me” she pleads as a true testament to growth and the ethereal healing of her inner spirit.
A skilled songwriter and performer, Mandolin’s raw and hazy artistry is a product of her sonic environment. Immediately inspired by legendary US artists including Bill Withers, James Brown, Ray Charles and Etta James, before crossing the Atlantic towards London icon Amy Winehouse, the rising talent combines a wealth of material to create her own sleek and melodic makeup, elevated by her sun-kissed vocals and self-reliance alongside warm, retro-fitted vibrations.
Having already delivered incendiary performances across SOFAR SOUNDS and BLK ODYSSY’s album tour in the US, Mandolin’s growing reputation will no doubt set her as one of the most important new voices emerging across the R&B landscape.
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