Indie Folk/Rock Magic: ‘Facing the Wind’ by S.J. Armstrong

February 28, 2024

Indie Folk/Rock Magic: ‘Facing the Wind’ by S.J. Armstrong

"Facing the Wind" by S.J. Armstrong

The next artist we’re diving into today is someone who consistently proves their talent time and time again: S.J. Armstrong. His latest release is titled "Facing the Wind." In this song, a man prophesies the end of the world. While this theme has been frequently explored in the music world, S.J. Armstrong takes an extraordinary and highly intuitive approach to musical execution.

As previously heard in ‘The Morning,’ he employs vocal arrays that harmoniously blend with a variety of instruments. The result is a breathtaking auditory experience that is challenging to compare with other works. S.J. Armstrong plays all the instruments himself, handles the vocals, and is also responsible for the engineering, mixing, and mastering.

With “Facing the Wind,” he creates another dazzling gem that captures the charm of indie folk/rock and weaves it into a modern fabric with a touch of 70s sound reminiscent of America’s “A Horse With No Name.” The song possesses earworm quality, resurfacing repeatedly and refusing to be easily shaken off.

With this second release from his upcoming third album, he raises expectations, and the third single is already waiting in the wings. Until then, remember: Face the wind!

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