Establishing the mood with an intricate guitar soundscape and subtle percussion details, Dominic Crane opens So Moseley with notions of timelessness, before expanding with drums and the situational, yet philosophical lyrics, “Secondhand instead of new, it’s not the money, just the thing you do, looking like she’s just stepped out of the cafe, summer’s day…”
We immediately connect with the vivid picture that Dominic is painting with his prose. The single’s artwork also alludes to this cinematic portrayal of his muse, and we could imagine the song being featured in an iconic film like Sliding Doors.
The power-pop-meets-soft-indie hybrid sound is sublime and the arrangement unfolds seamlessly, as Dominic shares his intelligent songwriting and captivating delivery. We deeply vibe with his poetic prowess and the journey that he is taking us on. Just for some context, Moseley is a suburb in south Birmingham, England, where Dominic Crane hails from.
Lyrics like, “I love the way she occupies a space, with energy, authority and grace, dancing and singing like nobody’s listening… she’s so down to Earth she has no need for gravity…” are not only genius in their construct but truly manifests as the ultimate compliment to this muse.
Speaking on his wider artistry, Dominic says, “I’m an artist rooted in the idea that songs should mean something. My work draws on the classic lineage of songwriting where melody carries emotion, lyrics carry weight, and structure takes you somewhere real. This isn’t background music. These are songs you lean into.”
We learn that Dominic Crane is a Birmingham-based singer-songwriter whose career spans cult indie outfits The Boatyman, Rumblefish, and Low Art Thrill. He has releases backed by WEA and Island Records and support from BBC and US college radio, and has shared stages with artists including George Ezra, JP Cooper, Mike & The Mechanics, and Sharon Corr, whilst collaborating with acclaimed writers such as Amy Wadge, Stephen “Tin Tin” Duffy, and Motown legend Edwin Starr.
Needless to say, we are in awe of So Moseley, and have added the track to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Dominic Crane, including Cool with Everything and Made In England.