Each Measure Feature: Paul Claxton

FEATURE

Listeners looking for a mixture between the genres of folk and soul, then look no further than Paul Claxton and his single “Viola,” which was released on August 30, 2024. Claxton is a Liverpool-born and London-based artist inspired by the poetic storytelling of The Beatles, Tim Buckley, Mega City Four, Kate Bush, and Bob Dylan and simultaneously enjoys a flavorful genre combination of glam rock, acoustic, early motown, Americana, and Dark American Folk.

Claxton expertly handles arranging between genres in “Viola.” The drums, vocals, and bassline have the signature smoothness and slowness of soul, while the acoustic guitar plays a folky role in the background, switching between picking out melodic single notes and satisfying chord strums. Despite the relaxing vibe of the instrumentation, the lyrics of this tune convey conflicting themes of confusion, anxiety, and love. Overall, “Viola” is just as emotional as it is beautiful and delivers a deep and vulnerable listening experience. We will keep a close eye on Claxton and look forward to his next release!

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