Sivu
I first came across Sivu when I was fortunate enough to catch his set as he supported the ever-superb The Staves in Cardiff back in April of this year. Afterwards I purchased the new E.P. 'Bodies'. A superb collection of four songs, 'Bodies' perfectly demonstrates the great ability that lies within Sivu, named James Page by birth.
Sivu, singer-songwriter, often performs with a cello and violin accompaniment, adding extra verve to his delicate voice and softly-strummed guitar. To draw comparisons is not too easy; think Jeff Buckley with an indie-pop fusion, then add a bit of the solemn colours of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and backed by a string-duet, and you have Sivu.
The E.P. 'Bodies', sophomore to the two-tracked E.P. 'Better Man Than He', is truly excellent. Both E.P's have been released since the start of 2013, and Sivu now has a well-rounded collection of music, all album-worthy by my account. The track 'Better Man Than He', from the E.P of the same title, pushed Sivu's name onto the scene somewhat, securing a support spot for The Staves. This excellent track, which is more upbeat than that of the E.P to follow, is one of soothing and warming vibes. The entirety of the 'Bodies' E.P. is truly beautiful, and is worthy of a lot more attention. A personal favourite, 'Sleep', wrenches the heart and pains the soul. A line from the chorus "I'm a cruel, cold-hearted waste of space, now let me sleep me sleep so I can slip away' would be perfectly at home in even the most melancholic of Thom Yorke's musical repertoire.
Sivu appears to have a promising future in the music scene, providing the quirky indie-pop conglomerate stay strong and current. His appearance at this year's Glastonbury festival on the Crow's Nest Stage is a small but promising start on the path to Sivu's deserved recognition.
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