Edward Castelow Shares New Album Mirth Annabel Kean / Monday 1st March, 2021 12:55PM
Mirth, the first he s released under his own name since dropping the
Dictaphone Blues handle. The switch-up marks a shift in sound from Castelow, who s shaken off any bubblegum-pop notions, and instead dips into sultry baritones and something a touch psychedelic.
Mirth, a virtue true of the Tāmaki songwriter, grew from lazy mornings exploring melodies on a steel-string guitar, slowly built up with lyrics and instrumentation, keeping in mind a more personal approach to the song content this time around. Standout track There Swells My Heart is a shining example of guest vocalists