🎵 Naran Brings Soulful Folk Music With a Jazz Edge
Born in India and raised in the UK from the age of five, Naran grew up between weekend Bollywood matinees and a steady diet of British radio. His music is a groove-driven blend of folk, soul and blues with a jazz-tinged edge, drawing comparisons to Chris Rea, Steely Dan and Van Morrison. Warm and song-led, often lifted by lush backing vocals. He self-produces, allowing each track to evolve naturally over time, with a small circle of trusted collaborators given real freedom to interpret the material and bring every song to life on its own terms.
“Always Be Mine” official music video
Song’s review
🎵 Ed Sykes and Friends Brings Warm Indie Folk Music With “Always Be Mine”
The first real chord, “Always Be Mine,” wraps the listener in warm temperatures. Ed Sykes and Friends craft a soft, cinematic soundscape in which acoustic guitars and softnesses combine seamlessly with indie folk textures, enhancing a song that each feels intimate and expansive. The male vocals carry a quiet confidence, turning the song around with a sincerity that draws you in instead of strained interest — a form of performance that rewards second and third attention
What sets this track apart is its easy balance between modern-day indie rock and easy listening appeal. It’s not rushed by any means, letting each verse breathe before creating a refrain that lingers long after the track ends. There’s a very British sensibility here — understated, melodic, and emotionally sincere — that puts Ed Sykes and Friends alongside the best of the latest singer-songwriters without difficulty.
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