Setting the tone with a drums and a dimensional bassline, with intricate guitar details and keys, Chris Considine opens his single, No Baggage with the hook, “No Baggage, when I leave this Spring, no luggage weighing down on me…”
The song expands with Chris Considine‘s magnetic vocal delivery and luscious harmonies, into an introspective piece about freedom, escapism and the human condition. Speaking on the sentiment of the song, Chris says, “This song is a carefree, persona creating single with a lot of funky elements to it. Escapism is the key theme and leaving everything behind without a second thought is the driving force.”
Chris Considine has been heavily influenced by The Beatles from a young age, and picked up influences from James Taylor, John Denver and more modern artists like Hazel English, Delta Spirit, and Shakey Graves, which we can see come to light in his work, although it is clear that he is creating a universe of his own.
When Chris was writing this song at an early age of 22, he was focusing on the persona exuded by the artist Jason Mraz when he performed live. However, he wanted to take that persona and darken it. He adds, “Emptying your head of hardship was the inspiration [for] this song.”
We love the direction that Chris Considine is taking and the authenticity with which he creates, particularly the way that he delivers the emotive nature of the song, with charm and nuance.
We have added No Baggage to our New Music Spotlight playlist and have been streaming Chris’ wider discography including You Are (Who You Say You Are).