Soulful storyteller, Scott Candlish has released Blue, a heart-igniting acoustic tune that delves into the depths of his mind.
Scott Candlish has always had a knack for storytelling, with emotive soundscapes that swallow you whole. Bursting from the Melbourne scene, he is known for his therapeutic sound, with velvety vocal layering, soaring harmonies, and intricate fingerstyle guitar that can put a restless mind at ease.
After a lengthy hiatus, Candlish has returned with a stream of new raw material that will be tugging at your heartstrings indefinitely. The most recent example of his impeccable craftsmanship is his latest single, Blue.
The stunningly immersive and reflective tune delves into the deeper and darker moments of vulnerability that Candlish has experienced over the past two years. Blue represents a time when he was consumed with a feeling of helplessness, as he grappled with the desperate need to communicate his emotions without feeling as if he was a burden to those around him.
Blue begins with an intricate, melodic guitar that holds sombre undertones, immersing you into the depths of Candlish’s mind. The gentle ambience of strings in the background, coupled with rich piano chords, enchant you as Candlish pours his heart out through earnest lyrics and beautiful yet sorrowful vocals.
Scott Candlish bares his soul with Blue, opening up about his mental health in a candid and awe-inspiring way. It is a track that will engulf you for its entirety, leaving you hanging until the last note.
If Blue is any indicator of what’s to come from Scott Candlish, then we’d best prepare ourselves for more hauntingly beautiful and introspective tales from the Melbourne-hailing artist’s mind. Stream Blue via Spotify below.
