Native of Aberdeen, Scotland, music industry veteran Mike Macdermid has spent a lifetime around the studio wearing many hats. A seasoned songwriter, he has contributed to the success of countless earworms that have become a staple in playlists worldwide, but has finally decided to step into his well-deserved limelight as he fronts his newest project Chapelton. On the debut of his newest escapade, Macdermid has said he hopes to create “Familiar songs with a modern edge” and the artist seems to have already lived up to this promise. Already having released a slew of hits since the year began, he has consistently turned heads with a steady stream of singles that embody the mission of this project. His latest single “Oh Lover” serves as a crown jewel in this already robust discography as it lives up to the old adage that good music will always be found in three cords and the truth.
The piece begins with a tambourine introducing a reverberant guitar and bass duo as the world of the music is quickly built around us. Macdermid’s vocals shortly appear to begin the narrative with the opening line “Oh lover, I’m afraid I’m losing you today. Don’t think that I can take it anymore” and we quickly feel invested in the heart of the song.
Motivated not only by the nuance of the lyrics but the quality of the artist’s resonant vocals, the single hits listeners deeply and inspires a sense of connection with the music from start to finish. Having began this new musical journey with such a captivating introduction, fans can only wait with anticipation to see what music could be coming down the pipeline, and which cities the artist will visit on their upcoming tour.
Written by Nick Gumas
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