‘Play, Again’ is the latest track by Captain Highside, a deeply soulful track with a beautiful melody that is here to stay with you for a long time. It is the first track on his six-piece album, ‘Milder Diplomacy’, and it stands at the intersection of R&B, soul, indie, and electronic music.
Based out of Atlanta currently, Prashant Raghavendran, popularly known by his alias, Captain Highside, is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His music has elements of R&B, soul, and blues, and his lyrics feel heartfelt and cathartic.
‘Play, Again’ is one of the tracks that stand out and set the mood for his entire album. The vocals are backed by reverbs, which makes it feel like it’s echoing to amplify its effect. The track flows like a dream, hypnotic and trance-like, putting you in a space where you can’t help but feel weightless with the music. The vocal delivery feels deeply expressive, floating over the production like mist in early mornings. The beats are rhythmic, and the track is laced with ambient synth pads that make the track feel immersive and expansive. Each element in the track shines through, without overwhelming each other, working on an harmony that will stay with you for a long time.
It is a track you will hit replay on because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to ‘Play, Again’ by Captain Highside on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
