Setting the tone with an immersive energy and atmospheric vocals, Arliston open How in Heaven with introspective and vulnerable prose as they share their soul and spirit with those privileged enough to listen.
We are immediately in awe of vocalist Jack Ratcliffe‘s timbre and range, as well as the dimensional soundscape created with composer George Hasbury. The opus expands with poetic prowess and emotional depth, with a dreamy, soft-rock meets indie-pop vibe. Needless to say, we are hypnotized.
We swiftly learn that How in Heaven tells the story of why a relationship broke down. We appreciate the authenticity that the duo convey with the track, and the relatability of the lyrics.
Jack confesses, “This one is a classic ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’ song. I guess there’s a reason the topic has been covered so many times. It’s so easy to take people close to you for granted. It’s only when you walk away and get some perspective…and maybe a little rose-tinted pondering, that you can see the full picture.”
The creators tell us that they have teamed up with drummers Sylvan Strauss and Sam Catchpole, along with horn players Sam Scott and Dan Berry for their fourth EP, set for release later this year! In the meantime, we have added their emotive new single, How in Heaven to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of the pair, including Mountaineer, and Mothering!