Throughout the last few years, emerging singer-songwriter Hilary Cousins has looked to adopt a more emotive direction than many in his field. Coupling swaggering indie-rock grooves with a more tender approach to songwriting has always been his pursuit as he maintains this strong and alluring vision for himself. And with his recent offering 'When I Hear Your Voice' proving a confident addition to his ever-growing catalogue, he is back on the grind once again to unveil his shimmering new single 'Island', a track brimming with more of that warmth and passion he is known for.
Recorded in Joshua Tree and Los Angeles studios, the scenic desert landscape has clearly had a strong impact over its overall sound. Creating this wonderfully rich and dreamlike texture that perfectly elevates his captivating vocals at every turn, 'Island' feels like a solid step forward in his musical evolution to date. With its riveting textures, soaring atmosphere, and heartfelt lyrics layered throughout, he is continuing to cement himself as one of the more enticing names doing the rounds right now.
While plenty has already been said about his immersive aesthetic of late, 'Island' stands as one of his most progressive releases to date. Adventurous within its instrumentation and production, Hillary Cousins is returning to the fold in fine form throughout.