Tawali struggles with identity and the notion of self in his latest single, Somebody.
The collection of ambient synths, bass, and dreamy vocals create the sense that you’re staring into a pool of crystal clear water, questioning the reflection you see.
In searching for identity, Tawali further wraps himself in his own unique sound. Somebody is a stunning example of soft pop perfection.
22 year-old Sydney based singer, song-writer Tawali continues to craft his own flavour in latest single Somebody. Having played guitar and piano since the age of six, Tawali has continued to grow with his talents, achieving a unique synthesis between acoustic instrumentation and ambient/pop electronica.
The result is Somebody, showcasing Tawali’s own style of reflective songwriting, reminiscent of Matt Corby, Flight Facilities, Bon Iver and Vera Blue.
This entrancing potion of sound draws you into a whirlpool of swirling synths, before longing vocals flow down like chocolate melting in the sky. The stripped back beat is superbly effective, giving off cruisy Frank Ocean vibes amidst the ambient wonderland. A slow and tempered build grows like a crashing wave of bliss without reaching for the over-the-top pop stamp that fulfils so many bangers on the charts.
Nonetheless, Tawali is continuing to find his sound with every consecutive release. However, the super smoothness of Somebody is simply overwhelming. Sure to be a fan favourite on everyones chill playlist, we recommend you dive into this plunge pool of sound as soon as you possibly can. It’s one of those rare tunes we could easily drift off to, whilst simultaneously watching it go off at a festival main stage.
The repetitious questioning ‘Is this just a dream?’ has never fit more perfectly within it’s musical surroundings. Indeed the whole song feels like a dream, and we can’t wait to fall asleep.
