SINGLE OF THE WEEK: Bobby West 'All My Years'

A quote on the single from the band:

The song came about after my writing partner showed me a rough demo he’d made in our studio — just some chords on the Hammond organ with a glockenspiel melody over the top.

My initial thoughts were that it sounded like a lullaby, and that it would fit with a poem I had recently written for my girlfriend (apologising to her for being a miserable git).

It was one of the earliest ideas we actualised in this project, so it has been central to creating the sound of everything else we’ve done since.

Bio/any background info & notable previous press/radio etc:

A native of North Liverpool, Bobby West grew up in the suburb of Anfield. His first foray into music came by forming the band Broken Men, a following grew quickly leading to tours of England and Russia, and later Europe, supporting Echo and The Bunnymen.

West now embarks on his debut solo project. His meticulously crafted songs paint authentic depictions of his world; a dark gritty world he ruthlessly laments, yet like a man in the gutter reaching for the stars Bobby gilds the edges of his reality, creating something truly beautiful.

His lens is tinted with a sun-drenched glow, a stark contrast to his surroundings; a paradox that echoes in his music. He sings of terrible things in beautiful melodies. Like a council estate Sinatra, his golden vocals self-deprecate in alluring harmony. There is a rare authenticity within West’s nouveau croon.

Bobby howls gritty lullabies over his collection of crooked ballads, inviting the listener into his world; At a glance West’s world is one of beauty, shimmering guitars and resonant pianos, but in Lynchian fashion he strips away the veneer to reveal twisted tales of spent love, bad romances and the pit falls of modern culture.

LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/track/2OJHyYwpbi6RFZ9h1KeTuR?si=nSj6LBRtQFGmX82MVb-gSA

“Bluesy and stirring, oozes with style, the voice of a special talent.” – Gigwise

“All the hallmarks of Richard Hawley playing cards with Johnny Cash, whilst Mark Lanegan looks on with a glass of bourbon.” – Louder Than War

“A golden voice paired with incredible song writing.” –Dave Monks, BBC Introducing

Writing/production credits:

Writers: Bobby West / Daniel Allen / Ryan Lavery

Performers: Bobby West / Daniel Allen / Ryan Lavery / Juan Sinovas / Liam Gardner / Alex Gavaghan / Joe Jackson

Production: Daniel Allen / James Mellor / Ben Booker

Social media/website links:

SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/bobbywestmusic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bobbywestworld/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobbywestworld/