Baylee Dowling is certainly making Liverpool proud. The English talent has so far built an impressive live pedigree, hypnotising a sizeable audience with his nuanced, catchy and relatable songwriting. While we still haven’t caught one of his shows, we are now familiar with his artistry thanks to his official debut effort, ‘Not Turning Back’. Suddenly, everything starts making sense: Dowling’s voice is almost unique, so precise and evocative.
‘Not Turning Back’ is the perfect introduction to Baylee’s artistic universe. A stripped-back, wholesome piece, the song allows us to get familiar with the British troubadour’s core qualities. Vocals and guitar are the perfect formula for this occasion. The track’s chorus still manages to sound big and vibrant, a sign that Dowling can make magic happen whenever he likes. Now, imagine him with a full-on production livery… the sky is the limit.
Citing Beck, Paolo Nutini and The 1975 as his primary influences, it’s clear that Baylee champions a wealth of references and styles, resulting in a familiar, yet fresh artistic concoction that’s both modern and traditional. That’s why we are expecting Dowling’s audience to be inter-generational, as it relates to a whole lot of music lovers out there.
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