Throughout the last few years, Edinburgh-based artist Ross King has always sought a more emotive presence than many of his peers. Exploring this warm and alluring aesthetic that perfectly heightens his tender vocals, his output to date has been this broad and explorative affair that always builds upon everything that has come before. And after a flurry of much-loved offerings over these last few months, he is back to his best once again with ‘Next Train’.
Sitting somewhere between emotionally-charged indie-folk and a more commercial production, ‘Next Train’ is this bright and shimmering return from the artist at the helm. Continuing that smooth and progressive direction he has always adopted, this new release finds him in fine form throughout.
While normally one to pursue a more stripped-back texture, ‘Next Train’ shows a level of versatility many new artists struggle to balance effectively. But Ross King is showcasing his more inventive side here, something that allows him to truly stand out from the crowd.
It may have come after a run of incredibly immersive offerings, but ‘Next Train’ feels like the beginning of a new era within his sound. Brimming with glittering tones and his own stellar vocals at every turn, it feels like Ross King could be heading for the big time any day now.
