Singer-songwriter Argy Rakis has a rasping, deep vocal that sits comfortably atop the percussive chug of his track Let It Go. Then, about three and a bit minutes in, the guitars cut loose, and the Dirty Band of Mexicans duel their way to an impressive coda as Rakis intones “but I’m living like an animal“.

Let It Go is the first single to be taken from his debut album Songs From The End Of Time. It might mine the classic vein of travelling troubadour inspiration – bars, beds and boxcars – but thankfully it heralds a welcome new voice into the crowded genre – we’re looking forward to hearing more.

Download it here.