Settle in for a soul-stirring vocal performance from Alex Garden in his latest ‘Hold Me Closer’

Picture the sweeping folk pop soundscapes of the The Chainsmokers with the captivating vocal range of Shawn Mendes or Harry Styles. Alex delivers a track that can sweep you off your feet in romantic delight. A standout performer from The Voice, Alex spreads his wings and takes off in full flight in this debut single release.

The tracks opens in soulful, reflective fashion, subtle guitar plucks, deep piano notes and clap beats that gradually pick up tempo. Alex’s vocal range is astounding; he swings from deep and conversational to sincere to deeply passionate in the chorus. “Hold Me Closer” expresses a kind of love that so intense, it takes you over entirely, Like sitting under the powerful stream of a waterfall. The lyrics are simple and catchy yet resonate with emotional depth and vulnerability. It’s not so much about the words but about how sincerely, lovingly they are sung.

The folksy instrumentation, an immersive mix of piano notes, bluesy strums and groove-inducing clap beat provides the ideal tempo and texture for Alex’s golden vocals to shine even brighter. “Hold Me Closer” has great structure and transitions. From a soulful gentle start to a vibrant, dynamic crescendo and gradually descending back to stillness.

This is a track that you can easily listen to on loop. Its both deeply personal and universally relatable. We absolutely love what we’re heard (& felt) from this immensely talented artist in his debut release and eagerly anticipate his next.

Stream ‘Alex Garden – Hold Me Closer’ on Spotify here: