I have Joe Whyte to thank for introducing me to Simon Bromide. Following the Moon came out late last year, and despite not getting around to writing about it, I have been enjoying the lush and soothing laidback grooves from the Bromide frontman ever since. Bromide’s writing, both in terms of the musical arrangements and the storytelling in these nine songs has a calming influence allowing you to listen and disappear into your own cocoon, while the world around you could disintegrate without you giving it a second thought.
Can’t Put YourArms Around a Memory is an interesting reference point for the opening song The Waiting Room, as Bromide reflects on his past, of coming across his younger self in Leicester Square and giving some sage advice.… Read the rest