LA singer-songwriter Junior Wright reveals his most vulnerable side on ‘Away’, a beautifully restrained new single exploring grief, absence and the painful process of accepting loss.
Out now, ‘Away’ strips his sound down to its emotional foundations. Delicate piano and cello provide a spacious backdrop for his expressive vocals, with subtle shifts in tone and falsetto carrying the song from initial warmth towards something considerably more sombre.
The track initially emerged from a vocal melody, with the artist developing the lyrics before working alongside a pianist to shape the arrangement around his words. That simplicity proves crucial, allowing every pause, vocal inflection and instrumental movement to carry additional weight.
Have a listen to 'Away' in the player below.