Have you ever driven out on the highway with the sun through the windows and nothing but open road ahead of you, all of your best people together, and that big wave of happiness is filling you up? Well, that’s exactly how SATRE’s new single, “Homebound,” feels like. This spirited brew, almost entirely indie-folk-pop at its core, is one that probably only SATRE could whip up.
From the very first guitar strum, “Homebound” exudes an atmosphere of ebullient anticipation. The backgrounds fill with ambient sounds that make you feel like you are already on that sun-drenched road trip. Layered on top are SATRE’s dreamy harmonies that mold into the soundscape, inviting you to lean back and enjoy the ride.
Having taken us to emotional depths with his last single, “Breathe Out,” SATRE now dons a gear a bit higher mood-wise with “Homebound.” After shifting from vulnerability to a celebration of the journey—both literally and metaphorically—the entire shift is incredibly refreshing. The London-based street performer who is used to capturing passers-by’s hearts with raw and soulful performances really brought that magic into a track that he’s been teasing on social media and through live performances to eager anticipation.
Musically, “Homebound” is a bubbly amalgamation of up-tempo guitars and banjos press into a positively irresistible toe-tapping rhythm marshalled by pounding drums that physically enforce the track ahead. The hint of nostalgia and overall feel-good factor is embroidered with the sad sounds of the violins. The husky signature of the voice of SATRE is the perfect narration vehicle and gives his storytelling quality a warmth and familiarity that one might have with an old friend. SATRE, a man with Swedish roots and London vibes, fuses influences from The Lumineers to Bon Iver, creating songs and soundscapes that are a representation of life in its totality: from the deep moments of darkness to those painted with the most radiant colour.
If you have ever wanted that one road trip song to add to your playlist, look no further. “Homebound” will get you in a good mood, put a smile on your face, and remind you that sometimes the journey is just as good as the destination. Let SATRE pick you up, roll the windows down, turn up the volume, and accompany you on a journey that will be sure to feel as classic as your road trip to dream.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.