Head Space delivers a stirring dose of heart and grit with their latest single, โAdrianna,โ released this fall and already turning heads as a soulful rock/folk gem. The Hudson-based duo, made up of multi-instrumentalist Gary Clements and Irish guitarist-songwriter Chris Filliben, has crafted something raw, personal, and timeless, born not from studio polish, but from the warmth of their 200-square-foot backyard recording shed. Written by Chris in memory of a loved one gone too soon, โAdriannaโ channels grief, hope, and remembrance into a cathartic and sensitive elegy.
The track opens with steady, heartbeat-like drums and softly strummed guitar chords that shimmer with melancholy. The percussion jitters faintly in the background, texturizing the smoothness. From the first verse, the vocals carry that unmistakable sincerity, energetic yet trembling with tension. You can feel every ounce of longing in the singerโs delivery, his tone cracking just slightly in moments that hit like emotional aftershocks. The line, โI will see you again, my dear / Please Lord, bring us together when I go away,โ lands like a prayer whispered into the wind.
As the song builds, Garyโs harmonica solo bursts through like a beam of light cutting through the griefโa stunning, soulful moment that elevates the entire track. Itโs simple but unforgettable, capturing the bittersweet beauty of remembering someone youโve lost. The blending of organic folk elements with rock intensity gives โAdriannaโ a haunting but uplifting energy.
With this single, Head Space proves that honesty still hits harder than hype. โAdriannaโ is a heartbeat, a memory, and a promise set to music.
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Review by: Naomi Joan