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Tom Lee-Richards - Single Review: Out Of The Oddness

20 Feb 2018 // A review by Ria Loveder

An experimenter of music from a young age, Tom Lee-Richards' passion for songs and composition is evident in his array of work.

His latest single Out Of The Oddness has dropped and it is one track I recommend you listen to.

A beautiful blend of electronic beats, harmonies and evoking lyrics, it is a track that is layered with reminiscence of days long gone. Jam pact with feelings of yearning you can’t help but feel Tom is confiding in you with his vulnerable storytelling.

A beautiful build up in the music at 2:57 enforces the heartfelt connection to childhood and times past.

A special mention I believe should also be said for the photography on the single artwork and the teaser video that went live on his YouTube channel, showing a 20 second clip of what to expect for the upcoming full length music video. Whimsical, childlike and imaginative, I most definitely look forward to seeing the video in its entirety.

A tune and video well worth a listen and look at!


Review written by Ria Loveder

 

About Tom Lee-Richards

"A Stunning video and song, one we can't get enough of at MTV" - MTV on Tom Lee-Richards' recent single 'Beside You'.

Just finishing his 1st EU tour including shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tom just released the new single Out of the Oddness premiering on Chicago's Pop Matters (bit.ly/2nvOCO4). He's now preparing for a NZ, Aus and EU tour supporting his upcoming Mini-LP of the same name.

Following on from Tom's music video Madness chosen for a number of international film festivals, Beside You's dystopian future video set in Otago was recently MTV Upload of the week. It also premiered on FolkRadio UK and has been featured in Berlin's VICE Kaltblut magazine's Top 5 among other international sites.

Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for Tom Lee-Richards

Releases

Spinning For Shape
Year: 2022
Type: EP
Out of the Oddness
Year: 2018
Type: EP

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