A newly released EP from Ash Dodd, Songs That Make My Friends Cry unveils a folk sound with dynamic appeal — impressing in both sparser moments of introspection and stirring, more grandiose emotion. Opening track “Memories” displays both tonal strengths, from the “I don’t know if this feels right,” quaintness amidst gentle piano and acoustics, to rising dual-vocal immersion alongside heart-tugging strings. Hanna Luiz’s vocals add wonderfully throughout the track. The EP’s other three tracks prove similarly successful, marking a sturdy display of songwriting from Dodd, who is based in Crowborough, England.
The subsequent standout “Like You” also compels in its swell from acoustic-set lushness to string-laden adornments, maintaining a steadier prowess into the “a reminder he’ll never be like you,” conclusion. “Always You” is a strongly emotive success as well; the “when you hold me tight,” weeping vocal feeling melds with trickling acoustics and consistent strings for a powerful impact, particularly upon the “if I write it down,” vocal escalation. Songs That Make My Friends Cry is a moving folk-forward success of an EP from Ash Dodd.
Alongside production from Luke May, the EP features Ed Bell on bass, Matthew Gresty on piano, and Willow Eden on strings. Look for the EP’s release on November 22nd, and stream its first two singles below:
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“Like You” is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
