In this edition of Spotlight, I am looking at the release of British artist Tom Grennan’s new single What I’ve Been Looking For. First and foremost, it’s completely as compared to his earlier hit single Royal Highness as is a reminder of why he’s a big musical star in the making. His track has even been featured in the FIFA 18 soundtrack and has been used as the theme song for Sky Sports Super Sunday. Not bad for someone who first emerged on the music scene four years ago.
Tom has indeed progressed from his earlier work such as Royal Highness and I’ve been a fan since then and have seen just how he’s developed. His debut single was upbeat and a catchy one to say the least but he hadn’t quite reached his pinnacle whereas What I’ve Been Looking For is a progression. Also, it contains more of an energetic force and uses more vocal range.
The line ‘I keep searching and I can’t seem to find what I’m wanting’ are quite an interesting choice of lyrics in the song, cos firstly you never seem to hear of artists that are wrapped up in some form of soul-searching. Also, in some ways it can be about looking for a sense of own identity.
In every respect of the word Tom Grennan is very much his own man when it comes to his development as an artist. He isn’t polished or told to look a certain way, as far as we know, as just does what he wants which is somewhat of a rarity for male artists these days.
For me, I’m completely enamoured by much of what Tom Grennen actually does and his music just seems to be able to grab your attention. What I’ve been looking for is a perfect reminder of the best of British music and why his new track is definitely one for your playlist.
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