Tom Emlyn Shares New Single and Video For “Broken Mirror” & Announces New Album “Return Journey Revisited: Scaredycat Vol 15” out May 5th
Live Dates Announced
Last month we shared a stunning new single release from Swansea-born songwriter Tom Emlyn. A name that so many are familiar with. Now, Tom has announced details of his forthcoming new album “Return Journey Revisited: Scaredycat Vol 15” which is set for release on May 5th.
The album was recorded in 2018 and mastered by Charlie Francis (R.E.M., Pixies). Described as a treasure trove of recordings dating back to 2016, 2017, and 2018, these songs offer a window into the sheer scope of Emlyn’s songwriting talent, his captivating songs uniquely exploring the particularity and peculiarity of human experience.
The new album will feature the latest single “Broken Mirror“, which has just been shared alongside a new video. Watch below.
Tom’s emotive storytelling comes to life through the vision, the musician carries this sincerity through the ambiance, resonating from the lyrics, and the delicate but expressive vocal harmonies. The new single is truly effective, it will move the listener as they follow this stirring journey, easy to embrace whilst Emlyn’s illustrious world challenges the audience to hear the words and hold onto those feelings. The melodies of this arrangement move with this clear ease, buttering up the direction to alternate with this cinematic charm.
There is a vivid connection to Tom’s creations, founded in this mature wisdom for surroundings and themes. The depth of the songwriting mirrors that of an influential icon deep in their vast career, yet it feels so effortless and fresh from Tom. The weight of the words swirling through the complex landscape propels Tom into essential status.
The new film reflects the stunning beauty of the release and was filmed by Casper James, also of Telgate. Credit to Feature Image.
Tour dates
22nd April – The Moon, Cardiff
4th-6th May – Focus Wales, Wrexham
12th May – Dyddiau Du, Cardiff (solo to promote new album)
20th May – Second 45 record shop Llanelli (solo to promote new album)
27th May – in it together festival Margam
16th June – Cwrw, Camarthen
17th June – Cwrw (solo record shop in-store to promote new album)
17th June – Elysium, Swansea (to promote new album)
12th August – Brecon Jazz/Fringe festival
6th October – Hippos, Swansea
https://tomemlyn.bandcamp.com/
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