Inland Murmur are back with 'Freshwater', the third single from the Cardiff-based indie duo, who create ambient music drawing inspiration from the Welsh landscape. Recorded in Pembrokeshire with Owain Jenkins, the track fits nicely alongside their previous records and presents a gradual evolution in their sound.
'Freshwater' features a gentle duo-vocal line reminiscent of Oh Wonder, but with a guitar-driven backdrop that complements the tone of the vocals. The swing in the instrumentation and the heavy percussion creates an expansive chorus, followed by a bridge section that produces dialogue in the vocal melody. 'Freshwater' has all the ingredients of a classic indie record, but the Cardiff-duo add texture with their soaring melodies, forming depth that encompasses a nostalgic ambience. I would be interested to hear this song featured as part of an LP, as the previous tracks all complement one another and would make a great album.
Click the link above to hear 'Freshwater' or hear the song on my Spotify Reviews Playlist (link in bio). You can also read my interview with Inland Murmur as part of my ongoing series 'A Conversation With...'
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