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Biz Barclay ‘Carried Away’ – A Beautifully Introspective Indie-Pop Anthem
Brooklyn-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Biz Barclay has once again captivated listeners with their latest single, “Carried Away.” The track is a stunning blend of shimmering melodies, poignant storytelling, and lush, cinematic production. From the first note, “Carried Away” envelops the listener in a world of emotional vulnerability, where the weight of memory and longing feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Barclay’s delicate vocals are the heart of the track, navigating through the song’s atmospheric soundscapes with a sense of quiet intensity. Each line feels carefully crafted, as if pulling the listener deeper into a reflective space where the past and present collide. The lyrics explore themes of nostalgia, self-discovery, and the bittersweet beauty of fleeting moments. It’s a song that lingers long after it’s over, allowing its emotional resonance to seep into your thoughts and memories.
The production of “Carried Away” is a masterpiece in itself, layering delicate synths and soft percussion to create a dreamy, cinematic atmosphere. The instrumental builds gradually, supporting the emotional weight of the song while maintaining an intimate, almost ethereal quality. This balance of vulnerability and expansiveness is what sets Barclay apart in the indie-pop scene, and it’s perfectly captured in this track.
At its core, “Carried Away” is about the liminal space between memories and reality, where emotions feel suspended in time. In a recent interview, Barclay explained that they wanted to capture the sensation of being “caught between moments,” and the song does just that. The lyrics evoke the feeling of drifting in and out of memories, unsure of what’s real or imagined, and yet fully immersed in the emotions those moments stir.
With “Carried Away,” Biz Barclay continues to prove their ability to craft emotionally rich, introspective music that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced the complexities of memory and self-reflection. This track solidifies Barclay as one of the most exciting voices in indie-pop today, offering a beautiful snapshot of their artistic evolution.
As if dropping a three-pack project filled with bangers was not eye-catching enough, Burgeoning Ghanaian talent NSRB Dray has served another masterpiece with the release of his new single “Eye for Eye.”
Known for singing from raw emotions, NSRB Dray takes it a step further in this new release where he talks about being in a state of despair and self-doubt.
However, there’s no doubt about his intentions on the record. NSRB Dray goes in hard from the first beat drop on the YNT Deezy-produced track.
On “Eye for Eye,” he glides on the boppy instrumentals for two minutes straight, highlighting the world’s abundance of greed, unforgiveness, ego, and pride.
He opens with his version of the famous Mahatma Gandhi saying, “An eye for an Eye leaves the world blind,” before letting his baritone vocals shine through what can pass a “here’s how the world works” pep talk to the listeners.
The record boasts of superior rawness draped around melodious saxophone sounds by Sam Aryee, missing in so many fine-tuned street-preaching jams lately. NSRB Dray’s delivery stands out as the lyrics pierce the ears and hearts of the listeners to nod and note down.
He shared the reason for his choice of lyrics exclusively to Amplify Ghana, stating that his never-give-up spirit pushed him to send a message of hope to his audience.
“Eye for Eye is a music piece written in a state of disrepair and self-doubt. It talks about not giving up and staying well composed in every situation,” he explained.
After dropping “PLAN B” which touched on a similar subject matter, last year, this new release could easily pass as his master plan, but the singer’s unpredictability and versatility means fans can expect different sounds from him.
“Eye for Eye,” is NSRB Dray’s 2025 welcome message. It was mixed by the singer and mastered by talented sound engineer QID Korle.
Don’t miss out on the message, stream ‘Eye for Eye’ here.
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