Arrows Releases Heartfelt EP ‘Wilderness’ Featuring Vernon Noronha
Updated on: 04 October, 2024 08:44 PM IST | Arun Khambal
Mumbai-based musician and songwriter David Britto, known by his stage name Arrows, has released his highly anticipated sophomore EP Wilderness on September 27, 2024. After receiving praise for his debut Friends Tonight, Strangers Again in 2023, Arrows returns with a deeply personal record that pays tribute to his family through a collection of four emotionally rich tracks.
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The striking artwork for Wilderness by Carina Miranda reflects the intimate and heartfelt essence of the EP.
A Tribute to Family and Home
Wilderness is a special project for Britto, with each song representing a significant emotional moment in his life. The opening track, "38," is a nostalgic instrumental homage to the home he grew up in. "The Light" offers a message of hope, while the title track, Wilderness, honors his late grandmother. The EP concludes with "Say To You," a heartfelt dedication to his parents.
Arrows teamed up once again with singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha, who not only lent his vocals to the EP but also handled the production. The duo previously collaborated on Arrows’ debut single “Spaces” in 2019, and their chemistry shines through on Wilderness. Noronha’s skilled production and acoustic arrangements elevate the emotional depth of each track, making this EP a truly immersive listening experience.
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David Britto and Vernon Noronha bring their shared musical vision to life in the making of Wilderness.
Crafting an Acoustic Soundscape
The acoustic-driven soundscape of Wilderness is complemented by contributions from seasoned musicians such as Siddharth Basrur on drums and bass, and Jason D’Souza on bass, mixing, and mastering. Their work adds layers of depth to the EP, blending effortlessly with Arrows` emotive songwriting.
Watch the official music video for "The Light" from Wilderness and immerse yourself in the emotional storytelling of Arrows.
The Rising Journey of Arrows
Launched in 2018, Arrows is Britto’s collaborative project, blending his powerful songwriting with contributions from notable Indian indie artists. From performing at major festivals like Bacardi NH7 Weekender to being featured on Spotify’s ‘Rock in India’ playlist, Arrows has steadily built a name in the Indian indie music scene. As a former journalist for Rolling Stone India and host of the My First Record podcast, Britto has chronicled the evolution of Indian music, and his own work as Arrows continues to make waves.
For fans of heartfelt, acoustic-driven indie rock, Wilderness is a must-listen. The EP is available on all major streaming platforms.
