Roscoe Williams is a singer/songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario and Halifax, Nova Scotia. His debut EP Trails consists of four songs which Williams describes as “coherent, but stand out on their own.” His sound could be described as indie pop although there are elements of rock, funk and jazz.
Trails started off strong with “Innocence” which is funky and upbeat with a jam-band kind of feel. I loved the horns and the subtle harmonies in the chorus. The whole thing was fun and uplifting while remaining mellow and comforting. It’s the kind of song you’d hear in the background in a movie during some sort of friendship montage or something. I love Williams’ voice. it’s simple and understated but has that perfect indie tone. The second track “Come Back” was by far my favorite. It had a much deeper groove than the first track with a jazzy bluesy feel. The vocals had a much more stripped down intimate quality to them which meshed perfectly with the slow swaying beat. The harmonies towards the end added so much dimension and soul as did the sexy guitar solo. I loved it. It was the kind of song that once heard you’ll crave again and again. “Nocturnal State” featured vocalist Rachel Fawn and the deep raspy tone of her voice was beautiful and worked perfectly with the style of the song. I’m not sure how I feel about the instrumental break towards the end of the track. It took on more of a rock feel that just didn’t flow with the vibe for me. I still would listen to it over and over just to hear Fawn’s voice. The final track “Coast to Coast” definitely took on more of an indie rock sound and reminded me slightly of The Plain White Tees. It was soft and pretty and showcased a different side of Williams’ vocals. I really loved Trails. Each song has enough meat on it to be a standalone representation of Williams’ style, but I love the slight turn in direction each one takes. Williams is a talented songwriter and although I feel like Indie is definitely his niche, the bluesy vibe he brings to his music is unique and refreshing to the genre. I look forward to future work for sure.
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