Hailing from Sweden, Backstrom is the songwriting champion we were waiting for. You see, his project doesn’t feed on fame, ambition or personal ego. Rather, the talented artist flourishes on enlightened storytelling and inspiring lyricism, paving the way for a record that serves its listeners, rather than using them as a marketing target. ‘The Journey’ is exactly that – an honest, authentic and soothing offering blessed by Backstrom’s evocative and malleable vocals.
Built on charming and intimate Folk and classic Country stylings, the track provides a mellow yet reassuring listening experience, making ample use of sliding guitars, nuanced percussions and veiled vocal harmonies. It’s a gentle triumph, one that showcases the Swedish musician’s songwriting prowess – something that seems to be very common in the Scandinavian country. Fellow musician Bart Topher contributes with his evocative, fierce vocals.
Lyrically, ‘The Journey’ focuses on motivating its listeners, offering a slice of solace and resilience during troubling times. As Backstrom explains: “It’s about hanging in there in tough times and what’s important in life”. The single anticipates the project’s debut album, ‘The Carousel’, set to be released on January 18th.
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