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Words: ROBIN MUMFORD
If John Bickel woke up one day as the Pied Piper, you can’t help but feel that the world would become full of dancing. London would become a colourful cabaret, the moods of people would be better, and overall, the sun would shine a lot brighter.
Why do I think this? you may ask. Well, having released his latest tune in early January, ‘Calling On Sunshine’ is carried by vibrantly soulful vocals, set to the definition of a finger-snapping groove, and anchored by a lyrical call for harmony. The newest addition to Bickel’s radiant collection is a stunning burst of perseverant joy.
Simply put, John Bickel is bound to bring a smile to your face, and his music is going to make you want to dance your way through the day. For those who are feeling down in the dumps, taking a leaf out of Philadelphia’s new talent’s book will go a long way.
Throughout the release, Bickel cites an eclectic range of retro influences, and many can be identified in the newest single; there are shades of Stevie Wonder’s soul and echoes of John Lennon’s energy. Sonically and lyrically, this is a trip straight to the mountaintop, and while Bickel is honest in reflecting on the step-by-step difficulty of the human experience, ‘Calling On Sunshine’ never comes back down - it simply enters a psychedelic groove and follows it home.
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“The issues in the human condition need only light, clarity, truth and some honest communication to solve,” says Bickel. “I hoped to relay this message on a sailing groove.”
“Calling on Sunshine” is the first track released by John Bickel in 2022. It precedes a series of singles and a full album to be released later in the year.
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