London-based singer-songwriter Chris Erasmus delivers a powerful Americana-Country anthem in his latest release, “Shotgun.” The track begins with soothing acoustic guitar strumming, setting a calm yet reflective tone. As Chris’s voice emerges, surprising you with its thickness, depth, and rich timbre. With that, he brings grounding energy and emotional weight to the song’s reflective narrative.
As the chorus hits, the atmosphere comes alive with vibrant energy. Splashes of music electrify the atmosphere with vibrancy alongside soulful and joyful backing vocals. Meanwhile, Erasmus’s voice grows animated and defiant as it soars, perfectly complementing the driving guitar and bustling drums. The chorus elevates the song, offering a sense of emotional release and catharsis.
In the verse, Erasmus captures the self-discovery that comes with loneliness and emotional growth, singing, “I am driving alone on this road, but I am not lonely / Just time as company.” He sings about bravely leaving behind a difficult relationship, which speaks a lot about his self-loving nature and inspires us to prioritize our mental health as well.
The bridge, with its low, humming harmonies and a muffled-voiced defeated solace, offers a moody, introspective moment before “Shotgun” climaxes in a fierce, defiant, and persistent guitar solo that embodies both empowerment and release. The climactic instrumental arrangement with the soulful, country-inflected melody carries us through the anthemic journey.
With a background in classical music, musical theater, and a life spent across the globe—from Victoria Falls to London—Erasmus’s sound is as rich and diverse as his life experiences. Check out his music on Spotify.
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Photo credits: Hettie Pearson photography
Review by: Naomi Joan