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Codename: Softboi

by Drew Davies

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Codename: Softboi is an examination of online dating at its nadir. Taking lyrical cues from contemporary artists such as Alex Cameron, John Grant and The Horrors, I've melded themes with the retro soundscapes of artists like TVAM and a dash of fury from my love of 90s alt rock bands like Faith No More to create a truly unique sound.

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Flicking through your magazines
In his favourite polo neck
he watches documentaries
To keep his feminism fresh
All alone his heart it bleeds
Because he heard it makes you wet
He's gonna Say you've lost your mind
Just to get you into Bed

Yeah

Go on and put the gaslight out
Cos he's acting out
Like a boisterous lout
Let the oceans dry right out
And watch him freaking out
Whiles he's doing nowt

He quotes Dostoevsky
Then says your favourite band is shit
Yeah
He's got his virtue signals on
And thinks Tame Impala's lit
He loves Tarantino films
But thinks Pulp Fiction is kitsch
Sending nudes all of the time
While posting pseudo-new age skit (oh yeah I'm talking to you)

(No one understands)
Because he's special
(No one understands)
Because your special

Go on and put the gaslight out
Cos he's acting out
Like a boisterous lout
Let the oceans dry right out
And watch him freaking out
Whiles he's doing nowt

S.O.F.T.B.O.I
Why?

Go on and put the gaslight out
Cos he's acting out
Like a boisterous lout
Don't let him plant that seed of doubt
He's just acting out
He's a boisterous lout

credits

released March 31, 2023
Produced and written by Drew Davies, recorded worldwide.

Drew Davies - Vocals, Synthesizers and Rhythm Guitar
Dion Palumbo - Lead Guitar
Dion Palumbo - Bass Guitar
Andrei Ilie - Drums
Nick Schlesinger - Drum Sample
Dany Serrano - Additional Bass

Mixed by Danny Woodward at Whitewood Recordings - BC Camplight, Ladytron, Circa Waves.

Mastered by Graeme Lynch at 209 Mastering - Circa Waves, The Coral, Ladytron, AMS Neve, Marshall Records.

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Drew Davies Glasgow, UK

Inspired by the world around him and the themes of love, loss and the human experience. Drew Davies has created a sonic soundscape that can feel ominous like a storm rolling over a city or comforting like the warm sun caressing the back of your neck. Listen to his music, Drew Davies has something to say. ... more

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