World In Colour is the new EP from acoustic emo artist, Luke Rainsford. His most recent tour was in the UK & EU, supporting Cory Wells. Previous UK tours include As It Is, Dream State and main support for Holding Absence. Rainsford has also performed at the likes of 2000 Trees and Slam Dunk Festival. His fan-base are not only supportive of his music, but also of his personality – further strengthened by his strong social media presence.
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World In Colour is Rainsford’s first release in over two years, after some time on the road. His new EP showcases a more developed sound, a blend of emo rock with alt pop, punk – served up with a side of indie. Rainsford’s previous work is more on the poignant side, whereas his new EP is worlds apart (in a good way), offering up the perfect collection of songs for the summer. It’s upbeat and different but is still unmistakably, Luke Rainsford – showcasing his brilliant song writing.
The EP kicks off with single, “Tip Toe”, an absolute pop punk bop, that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. (I also had the opportunity to feature in the music video)! “Tip Toe” makes you want to dance and it’s definitely the song we needed during these rather strange times – it will put a smile on your face!
“Lack” offers a lowkey vibe, paired with atmospheric synthetic beats, which create more of a “poppy” sound. It’s a change from Rainsford’s more stripped back discography but the emotive lyrics pair really well with the upbeat instrumental – “Maybe one day I will see the world in colour, instead of black and white.”
In a tweet, Rainsford said he was terrified about releasing “Lack” but it’s safe to say that it’s been received with nothing but love!
In a previous interview with All Punked Up, Rainsford said “In Spite Of All My Worry” was, “inspired by me not looking after my own mental health enough, to the point where I was pushing people who cared about me away.” He goes on to say that the track is about being grateful for those who are there for you.
“The world is a scary place right now, and we all need people who can be there to look after us sometimes.” – Luke Rainsford
“In Spite Of All My Worry” will no doubt resonate with many – Rainsford tells the story of the often difficult realisation that your mental health is affecting friendships/relationships. This track is more pensive and reminiscent of Rainsford’s previous work – it definitely works well as a contrast to the more upbeat tracks on the EP.
The EP finishes with “Frame”, which touches again on mental health and the people in your life who try to help you – “does the thought of me ever stress you out?” There is a rise and fall of subtle crescendos throughout this track, with it reaching a gravelly scream towards the end. This song needs to be played loud – we challenge you to try not to sing along with it! The standout lyric from “Frame” is, “f*ck a shoulder to cry on, I’ll give you my body to burn”.
You can feel the progression in Rainsford as a musician and he executes it perfectly. World In Colour is vibrant but still stays true to his character, creating the perfect platform for his skill as a song writer.
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