Many would agree on the fact that being an artist is more of a state of mind, than a profession. The ability to be creative and to find inspiration in unexpected places are qualities that few chosen individuals actually have. Sure, everyone can create following a formula. But can you innovate and create from scratch? Can you write your own formula?
Emerging from Argentina, Simon Boyd tries to answer that questions, making the transition from visual art to music while retaining authentic artistic flair and a courageous outlook. A gifted painter, he’s living proof that an artist can successfully gap disciplines. At its core, being an artist means creating. And so he creates. Taking up music production in 2020, Boyd has so far released a plethora of singles navigating all the nuances of modern electronic music, mixed with organic instruments.
‘Ask No Questions’ is the project’s latest effort, an anthemic, bouncy single with a mesmerising essence. Being perhaps one of the most poppy tracks Simon has ever made, the record focuses on a trap-infused beat, layering his own vocals with saxophone riffing, a feature often found in his music. Boyd continues by interlacing groovy moments with more ethereal, abstract section. Channelling leftfield electronica and hip-hop, the track really manages to find its own identity in an over-standardised world. Well done.
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