A rousing rock success that speaks to experiences of exclusion, “In Club” comes via London-based artist Fiona Amaka. The track has seen live iterations in both acoustic-fronted and rock styles, and this stellar studio version — recorded with Andy Zanini — embraces that rock spectrum, while still maintaining a soulful introspection.
Amaka explains that the release is “about the experience of being excluded from a group that you might feel is important when people think you are too this or too that to be welcome.” She continues: “But it’s also an ode to thriving and surviving – knowing that your people are out there for you and holding on to your shine!”
Steady guitar pulses complement Amaka’s heartfelt vocals, lyrically exploring a drive for acceptance into the resonating central hook. “I’m on the outside,” she sings within a melodically impactful range of twanging acoustics and sturdy electric guitars; the sound reminds fondly of Suede’s more emotive, later-era material. “In Club” traverses further in its “fighting the pain,” conveyances and hooky rock spirit, particularly within the rising vocals and the three-minute turn approaches. “In Club” is a memorable showing from Fiona Amaka.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
