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From the very first chord ‘Monday’s Rain’, the debut solo single from David Barr, is set to be a glowing indie rock anthem, and it does not disappoint. Sparkling electric guitar melodies lie atop of the steady acoustic rhythms of both guitar and drums. Sprinkled with twinkling counter melodies and a distinct sense of optimism, Barr’s vocal performance captures the joy-infused atmosphere you’re looking for in a mood booster, merging classic songwriting ability with 21st-century sparkle.
“I love the sunshine,” says the singer, “but as we were driving from dive bar to dive bar on the way from California to Tennessee, handing out flyers for the Moon Kids, I realised how much I missed the rain back home in Scotland. It was one of those moments where you think about what’s got you to this point in your life.
Monday’s Rain is a song about hope and chasing your dreams. It’s about overcoming self-doubt, of course, and the compulsion of making music in this upside-down world of ours.”
Barr originally traded his home country of Scotland for the Golden State of California during his time as the frontman of Moon Kids, becoming a favourite of radio DJ Rodney Bingenheimer. In his solo career, Barr has seen acclaim from London Grammar, Run DMC and Tom Waits when his track ‘Luna Park’ reached the finals of the International Songwriting Competition.
