Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, aboynamedblu has been expanding his indie sound in every direction since the release of his first EP in 2021.
His latest release is pieced together with layers of acoustic guitar, strings, and subtle harmonies behind soft, airy vocals. "From the yard" is a melancholic masterpiece. Wrapped up in reverb, every element of this song feels like water dripping from the eaves on a drizzly day, or the slow bloom and slow wilt of a single flower left alone in a vase.
blu's vocal talent is undeniable—but if you had any doubts, there is also an acoustic performance of the song available on his Instagram, where he hits the high notes just as clean as in the fully-produced version.
If you're a fan of the achy nostalgia that comes along with a Tony Molina, Ing, or Versus song, don't miss out on this one.
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