The talented Tom Minor, hailing from London, has released his new single 'What A Little Moonlight Could Do'. The track arrives quite aptly during the period of the night sky where the physical moon shines bright; harvest time.
The title conjures up all kinds of possibilities - a new era or indeed light being shone on things that usually (and maybe should) remain in the dark. Tom MInor explores these things on a track that has depth as well as a real warmth.
The sound here is pure vintage. While sounding modern as a polished song, 'What A Little Moonlight Could Do' draws inspiration from classic songs from decades gone by. Some of the chord changes are absolutely sublime, taking the listener into an alternative territory. This isn't a 'safe' song. Minor has used all of his songwriting prowess to create a memorable track.
Lyrically, the song really does shine. Minor keeps things straightforward on the surface but looking a little deeper you can see where he is a master at word play: "I slipped just a little, honey..on my way home to you.. I know it's not even funny..what a little moonlight can do..". Relatable and poignant.
Tom Minor is inspired by a range of genres from new wave to garage rock and his broad musical landscape has no doubt helped to define his vision for his own career. Too many times artist pigeon-hole themselves into one genre and refuse any room for manoeuvre which limits the scope of their writing. Not Tom Minor. He happily draws upon a wide field of inspiration, not just in the tone of the track here but its production and arrangement.
Tom defines his genre as existential indie and that's about right. He has appeared in various media outlets that snag his praises such as Apricot Magazine and The Big Takeover. Now he can add Our Sound Music to that list of publications that are enamoured with his work.
'What A Little Moonlight Can Do' is a great entry point into Tom Minor's catalogue for the listener, with the popular single release 'Bureau Of Change' a recommended place for further exploration. A brilliant release from a clearly talented songwriter and performer.
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