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Codename: Softboi

from Holloway Nights by Drew Davies

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    "The themes on this album are love, loss and hope for a better future as the album acts as a musical snapshot of my life over the past few years. I produced this record with the help of some great friends in my old apartment on the junction of Holloway and Camden Road; it was mainly written and recorded at night. Joe Meek's Telstar Studios was constantly within view and I tried to channel that experimental spirit into the creation of this record.

    Numerous alt rock agent provocateurs from past and present influenced me, names like Bowie, Faith no More and Talk Talk combine with a love for synth pioneers like John Carpenter, Brian Eno and the western shades of Morricone. This is all wrapped up with contemporary artists like Bleachers, John Grant and underground artists like Cobra Man, TVAM and Big Black Delta who provided an influence alongside many others."

    Personnel:

    Drew Davies - vocals, electric guitars & synthesisers
    Dany Serrano - Bass & Rhythm Guitar
    Dion Palumbo - Acoustic, Nylon & Electric Guitar, Harmonica
    Chris Haddleton - Lead Guitars
    Andrei Ilie - Drums
    Kiran Surana - Additional guitars on You're The Only One
    Nicholas Schlesinger - Additional drum samples of Codename: Softboi
    Jack Bentinck - Vibes

    Produced by Drew Davies
    All songs written by Drew Davies

    Studios and Operators:

    Mixed by Danny Whitewood at Whitewood Studios, Liverpool
    Mastered by Graeme Lynch at 209 Mastering, Liverpool

    Artwork by Christian Longhi
    Photography by Stephanie Zapolska

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“Softboi is a satirical examination of the alternative veil men may choose to don in a bid to seduce the object of their desires online. Only to reveal their true lascivious desires when they can wait no longer to capture the ‘prize’.”

lyrics

Flicking through your magazines
In his favourite polo neck
He watches documentaries
To keep his feminism...fresh
All alone his heart it bleeds
Cos he heard it makes you wet
He’s gonna say you’ve lost your mind
Just to get you into bed

Go on and put the gaslight out
Cos he’s acting out
Like a boisterous lout
Oh yeah

Let the oceans dry right out
And watch him freaking out
While he’s doing nowt
Oh yeah

He quotes Dostoevsky
Then says your favourite band is shit
Yeah
He’s got his virtue signals on
And think Tame Impalas lit


He loves Tarantino films
But think Pulp Fiction is kitsch
He sends you nudes all of the time
While posting pseudo new age skits

No one understands

Because he’s special
No one understands
Because your special

S-O-F-T-B-O-I

Don’t let him plant that seed of doubt
He’s just acting out
He’s a boisterous lout

Don't let him plant that seed of doubt
He's just acting out
He's a boisterous lout

credits

from Holloway Nights, released January 26, 2024
PERSONNEL:

Drew Davies - Vocals, Electric Guitars & Synthesisers
Chris Haddleton - Lead Guitars
Dion Palumbo - Acoustic, Nylon & Electric Guitar, Harmonica
Andrei Ilie - Drums
Nicholas Schlesinger - Drum Sample for Codename: Softboi
Jack Bentinck - Vibe

Produced by Drew Davies
All songs written by Drew Davies

Artwork by Christian Longhi
Photography by Stephanie Zapolska

STUDIOS AND OPERATORS:

Mixed by Danny Whitewood at Whitewood Studios, Liverpool
Mastered by Graeme Lynch at 209 Mastering, Liverpool

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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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