Soundtracks Uncovered: A review of Oscar Blue's Second Nature

We all know that feeling when we are fully falling in love with another person, right? Well Oscar has just taken the music scene by storm and has perfectly alluded to this feeling with his latest single Second Nature

Hailing from Clare, Ireland, Oscar Blue has quickly emerged as one of Ireland's artists to watch this summer with his latest single, Second Nature, capturing the hearts of all those in love and making his track an anthem to remember this summer!

At quite a young age, Oscar took inspiration from passionate Irish artists, Vance joy, Damien Demsey, and Snow Patrol and, much like these artists, Oscar's undeniable talent for storytelling is evident throughout his catchy tunes. Nowadays, Oscar incorporates captivating bass, stunning guitar riffs, and soundtrack components that allude more to the indie-rock music scene.

Oscar has been keeping himself quite busy over the past year, from co-writing with some of Ireland’s all-star acts Gavin James and Lea Heart and signing with Pure Represents, to playing at popular music festivals like Indiependence and announcing tour dates across the UK and Ireland, Oscar has certainly made a name for himself as an up-and-coming artist in the Irish and UK music scene of 2023.

Soaked in his prominent indie sound, Oscar describes his new single as an “uplifting message about the unexplained feeling of waiting to be with someone you love - whether a lover, a close friend, a family member”. The track alludes to the bond we create with our loved ones and those heart fulfilling feelings of warmth and excitement from loving someone.

Blue has gifted us with an explosive catchy chorus that remains in your head long after you’ve finished listening to it.

Oscar blue's stunning songwriting tends to generate an unexpectedly familiar sense of belonging, attachment, and nostalgia for his listeners, carrying his audience to alternate emotions or locations. His lyrics contemplate his life experiences with a naturally sincere and unrestrained approach, prompting deep reflection.

Second Nature incorporates catchy melodies and shimmering guitar riffs, building up to an energetic chorus similar to the sounds of the likes Snow Patrol, Kodaline, and War on Drugs, this tune is the perfect anthem for the sunny day moments and lively festivals beats that underscore those summer days.

Second Nature is released Thursday August 3rd.

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Spotify- Oscar Blue

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