Known by many in Aberdeen as a hardworking
singer-songwriter who’s never far away from an acoustic guitar, last year’s Kick & Pull came as a bit of a
shock. Leaning towards the electronic end of the spectrum, the EP saw Oliver experiment
with new and different sounds.
Bringing those two worlds together – the acoustic and the
electronic – Oliver has crafted a new single, D.I.V.A., to be released on brand new local label Buddy Records
later this month.
I’ll admit that it took me a few listens to really “get” D.I.V.A., a driving pop song built upon
country-esque guitars, electric drums and mild acousto-rap. Reminiscent of the
likes of Alabama 3, it’s an interesting mix that really pays off: mid-track
layered vocal delays add texture to the already-engaging song.
D.I.V.A.
probably won’t be to everyone’s taste, but hey what song actually is? If you
like your pop catchy and a little bit different though, look no further.
D.I.V.A. by
Oliver Richards is out on the 28th of January via Buddy Records.
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