Setting the tone with four bold, minor key band crashes followed by intricate and enigmatic bass and a cosmic frequency, Ben Dalby opens his single, Season of the Knife with situational lyrics, “The shelves are empty, the gold is spent, the borders are closed, but the guards are bent…”

The song expands with poetic nuance to encapsulate societal hypocrisies, elements of the human condition, existential questions and apocalyptic scenarios fused with Ben’s emotive performance and classic rock energy.

Speaking on the inspiration of the song, rising artist Ben Dalby tells us that it is fuelled by “anger and sadness” and “speaks to the world we live in right now. A world where many of the things we’ve taken for granted are being cut away – health, stability, food and friends.”

Produced by Leighton Allen (The Hoosiers), Season of the Knife was recorded as a band. The composition has a rolling feel, taking us on an emotional journey with a similar in energy to tracks like House of the Rising Sun, although it is clear that Ben is creating a universe of his own. Fans of David Bowie will also definitely be able to connect with Season of the Knife.

We have added Season of the Knife to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue streaming Ben Dalby‘s wider discography including Tin Man, Two Birds and The Stars.

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