Exuding a soaring and jangly charm with shades of The Stone Roses, “No More Fathers” is a resonating new single from Tim Barr, an artist based in Newburgh, NY. The initial ascent is swift; glistening guitars and harmonious vocal layers glide into a vibrant hook within the first minute. The momentum builds throughout, with the “searching for you,” expansion at mid-point stirring into a rousing guitar emphasis with blaring appeal. A thunderous, anthemic fervency assembles a stellar finale.
In addition to fronting the band Silverbird, Barr has played bass for Lana Del Rey. From 2016 to 2022, Barr worked as a firefighter in Manhattan and the South Bronx, taking a leave of absence in early 2022 to pursue music full time. The 5-song EP Son of Swords resulted, and includes “No More Fathers.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of January 2023’ Spotify playlist.
