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Alright, so this album, Silent Roads, is one of those deeply haunting, intimate collections that takes you right into the heart of lost love and longing. Imagine an album that feels like wandering down empty roads at night, where every song is like a memory coming back to life, even though it’s painful. The songs all have this soft, slow, acoustic feel, with instruments like piano, violin, and especially the guitar, which just aches with every note. It’s like the guitar itself is grieving, you know?

Each track really explores the weight of what’s left behind after a relationship falls apart—not just the sadness, but the regret, the unanswered questions, and that bittersweet “what if” that never goes away. The lyrics are so raw and direct, they kind of hit you with all the things we usually try to bury or avoid. Some tracks are about missed moments and things unsaid, while others are more about finally letting go, even though you’re not ready.

It’s all told from this really vulnerable perspective, with baritone vocals that feel weary and deeply reflective, like he’s just sitting there, talking to himself or maybe to her ghost. There are songs that mention memories of shared laughter, promises that couldn’t last. It’s incredibly poetic but painfully relatable, especially if you’ve ever gone through a breakup that left you with a sense of unfinished business.

I’d say Silent Roads is less about moving on and more about understanding that some love stays with you, no matter how far you go. It’s one of those albums where you don’t just listen; you feel it. Perfect for late nights when you just want to be alone with your thoughts.

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'Darling' by Adam Barnes

Over the past few years, Oxford born singer/songwriter Adam Barnes has truly embodied the twenty-first century definition of a troubadour. In a bid to share his stirring songs of heartache with the world, the 23 year old singer has taken his music to the world, touring throughout Europe, across the USA and beyond, taking in many a sofa and floor along the way, and consistently wowing audiences en route.

The release of his debut album 'The Land, the Sea & Everything Lost Beneath' last summer - a stunning and subtle collection of English-bred Americana - saw the world suddenly come to Adam, increasing his fanbase and extending his travels to further reaches of the globe. With an ever-expanding listenership, Adam's musical ambitions have in turn grown, as can be heard on his new 5-track EP 'One Day We'll Be Fine', released on Sept 27th via his own newly founded imprint Wild Native Records.

'Darling', the stunning EP opener, is a real highlight not just on the EP but of Barnes' entire catalogue. Fragile and raw to start, this 4 minute wonder builds to an anthemic climax, littered with irresistible  melodic hooks and smartly phrased lyrics throughout. 

Lyrically, the song examines the passing of time, the start of endings, and the natural human regret we can all feel about these things. Adam Barnes: "I guess 'Darling' is a song about the fear of everything ending...and about not telling the people you love what you feel before it's too late..." 
Honest and pure, 'Darling' is perhaps Adam Barnes' finest musical moment to date. 

Adam Barnes began his singer-song writing career in 2010 with early support slots for the likes of William Fitzsimmons and Slow Club in his hometown of Oxford. He has since released one EP ('Blisters') and one full-length album ('The Land, the Sea & Everything Lost Beneath"), both to critical acclaim throughout Europe, whilst his live performances have become renowned for their intimate intensity.

'One Day We'll Be Fine' is released by Wild Native Records on Sept 27th 2015

Oct 1st - The Old Fire Station, OXFORD
Oct 2nd - The Birdcage, NORWICH
Oct 3rd - Big Comfy Bookshop, COVENTRY
Oct 4th - Cafe Kino, BRISTOL
Oct 6th - Otherplace at The Basement, BRIGHTON
Oct 7th - The Social, LONDON
Oct 9th - Three Minute Theatre, MANCHESTER
Oct 10th - York House Concerts, YORK *SOLD OUT* 
Oct 11th - The Workmans Club, DUBLIN

www.adambarnesmusic.com
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