Music Editor Hannah Gadd reviews Luke Hemmings’ newest single, describing it as a great re-entrance into his solo work
Luke Hemmings has bought us back into his glittering world with his latest single ‘Shakes’. The song marks the first release from his upcoming EP boy, which is set to be released next month. Leading up to the track’s release, Hemmings took to social media to share how the song was ‘written on a dreary NYC evening last year’ and describing it as ‘ the first window into how I perceive the world around me’.
Hemmings’ voice is tender yet assured as he begins the first verse
‘Shakes’ opens with a twinkling electric guitar riff and gentle vocals whirring in the background. Hemmings’ voice is tender yet assured as he begins the first verse, a soft percussion beat sitting neatly under the vocals. His delivery is perfectly suited to the lyrical contents of the track which sees him pondering over the things around him and finally asking ‘Is it better to feel this/ or feel nothing at all?’.
The chorus propels us into an intensely dreamy soundscape…
The chorus propels us into an intensely dreamy soundscape which demonstrates Hemmings’ keen attention to detail. The singer’s vocals are beautifully layered with a slight reverb which gives the track a haunting presence. We are immersed into the hazy depths of ‘Shakes’ every time we enter the chorus, invoking an above-Earth quality. In his lyrics, Hemmings’ shares his yearning for someone, a feeling that he can’t seem to shake. There are many features of the song that may go unnoticed upon the first couple of listens, Hemmings’ experience in the industry is further shown with every play.
‘Shakes’ is an ultimately transcendent track and a great re-entrance into Hemmings’ solo work. The single is a solid progression from his first project, When Facing The Things We Turn Away From, and I’m excited to see what’s next in store from boy.
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