There’s a beautiful classic quality to Clare Hennessy’s new single “April.” I was reminded of the kind of artists my parents used to play me, like Joni Mitchell and Jim Croce, where the song and lyrics are delivered simply and from the heart. The kind of musicians who didn’t perform vocal gymnastics or try to do too much in the studio. What Clare is doing isn’t common these days, but it may be just why she stands out.
There’s a truth and warmth to this song that I really respond to. I love its simplicity, that you can hear every colour in her voice and every touch of the guitar. Like all the songs on Clare’s new EP, also called April, it was recorded entirely in her bedrooms, which perhaps adds to its intimacy.
Clare Hennessy’s single “April” and the EP are available in digital stores now.
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