Tom Brosseau is one of those rare gems who has stayed pretty under the radar in the music world so far, but let me be the first to assure you it’s not due to a lack of talent or prowess. This latest release from an artist I can only describe as an underground genius is elegant, persuasive and soul-driven.  Despite being American, Tom Brosseau definitely boasts the oh-so-popular London indie feel of today’s music scene. Falling somewhere within the indie-folk-rock genre (aren’t categories fun?), Brosseau may very well find himself an eager audience here in Britain – alas, perhaps not ‘Posthumous Success’ just yet.

Brosseau’s relatively husky vocals won’t be immediately appealing to everyone, but there’s a real ‘grower’ quality to his whole sound. Opening track ‘Favourite Colour Blue’ (available for free download below) showcases a structured writing technique and addictive acoustic guitar hooks; this really strikes me as the stuff of movie soundtracks. Artistically part of the anti-folk movement, where other artists are in danger of copying the trendsetters of this mutating genre, Tom Brosseau pulls off a distinct take on in – probably because he’s been doing it eight albums longer than most of the new artists popping up. In places, Brosseau’s sound bends towards the alt-rock side of things, giving a thematic quality quite reminiscient of early Placebo records.

Brosseau, who’s currently touring the UK alongside PJ Harvey, really is one to watch at that moment. If you haven’t heard him yet, download the track below, and jump on the bandwagon before it’s full!

MP3 DOWNLOAD:  Tom Brosseau – Favourite Colour Blue

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