Foxbridge, the UK-based duo of Emily Ellicott and Justin Capps, bring a striking blend of heartfelt lyricism and Americana/folk stylings on new EP Uncrossing The Stars. Their sound moves fluidly between lusher reflection and expressive fervor. Ranging from the opener’s spirited momentum and the piano-laden emotion of “Firelight,” the EP showcases the breadth of their approach, where tender storytelling expands into sweeping emotional release.
Opening track “X Marks the Spot” openly declares itself as a scene-setter, the vocals depicting its “edge of town, in the dead of night, no one’s around” aura. Solemn harmonica and sturdy guitar strums complement the vocal build-up, which flourishes into a more rousing fervency as the “x marks the spot, and he’s taking everything I’ve got” hook arrives underneath a blood moon’s unmistakable glow. It marks a great kick-off to the EP, showcasing Foxbridge’s ability to move seamlessly between more spacious Americana-set introspections and ardent, soulful emotion.
The EP’s four subsequent tracks shine with similar high-quality songwriting. The ensuing “Firelight” presents a more ballad-friendly aesthetic initially, as twinkling piano and world-weary lyrical perspectives — trying to find “the right time” and words — move into a multi-vocal chorus with a “where the shadows meet” vocal entrancement and twangy guitar savvy, ruminating on how a spark begins and the emotional fire needed to suffice. “Die On The Vine” also excels in its moody vocal soaring, mingling with lush orchestration past the mid-point, while EP finale “Rainbow At The Gallows” strives to persevere through one’s “darkest hour” — its vocal duet stirring amidst piano and second-half guitar power. Uncrossing The Stars cements Foxbridge as a duo with a penchant for memorable songwriting, balancing intimacy with grandeur in affecting form.
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“X Marks the Spot” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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