Sam Wickens has released his new single, ‘The Devils With Me Now’. In 2017 Wickens worked with legendary American record producer Tony Visconti (producer of scores of albums by major artists including: David Bowie, T.Rex, Paul McCartney, Damon Albarn, Moody Blues, Marc Almond, Kaiser Chiefs, etc) as a featured artist on a Sky Arts documentary about Tony’s amazing life and career ‘Tony Visconti’s Unsigned Heroes’. This led to Wickens working closely with music icons including Stuart Copeland, Nitin Sawhney, and Imelda May, and performing live at Union Chapel, London supported by legendary saxophonist Howie Casey (Paul McCartney) and top afro-urban band the Compozers.

‘The Devils With Me Now’ is a wonderful anthem from Sam Wickens. With just guitar accompaniment, subtle piano twinkles and warm delicate soundscapes encasing his voice, the track highlights Wickens’ ability to convey emotion through evocative minimalist arrangements. Wickens has become known for creating meaningful and emotive music and ‘The Devils With Me Now’ follows this trend superbly; the song surges with refined musicianship and poignant songwriting. His velvety vocals croon earnest lyrics, “I hate all that I wanna be. My life keeps bringing me down. I’m helpless but at best I just keep pushing things around“ over a jubilant guitar strum that chugs along with a foot-tapping groove while the rich tones within his voice soothe and provide comfort from the hard-hitting lyrics. An interesting aspect of the song is the vibrant folk tone that runs throughout the soundscape of the track. This radiant element contrasts the track’s lyrical content and exudes a carefree vibe that is sure to lift listener’s spirits. ‘The Devils With Me Now’ is an exciting glimpse into the many facets of Wickens’ sound while at the same time giving listeners a catchy little ditty to indulge in. 

Stream ‘The Devils With Me Now’ below 

Author: Danu