ERIK HASSLE, “No Words”
In some ways, it’s hard to believe that U.S.-based Swedish singer/songwriter Erik Hassle released his much-praised EP Somebody’s Party just shy of a year ago. And even despite lots of touring (most recently with Broods), it’s too bad that more attention wasn’t given to it in the busy summer months that followed. Erik returns with a lighter, more upbeat approach (albeit with a sad undertone) with “No Words”, and it’s a real ear-grabber and toe-tapper in the best of ways. The song scores where the diverse singer hadn’t really gone before – pure soulful pop with an entertaining video (I think Erik may be paying some kitchen visits in the future 😉 ) that could fit into any Top 40 playlist alongside Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams. That’s not at all to say that this was consciously written for radio, it certainly doesn’t seem like it, but the melody and production both seem to work in favour of it! So now’s the time to give Erik Hassle some due and pick up “No Words” on iTunes.
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