If there is any justice in the musical world, Zachary Cale will soon get the acclaim and the rewards his talents deserve. Amid an overcrowded genre, this singer-songwriter seemingly plucks philosophical tunes of love, longing and heartbreak out of the ether and imbues them with the emotional nuances and lyrical poignancy to create something very special indeed.

This tune, the wonderful Hold Fast comes from his forthcoming fourth long-player Blue Rider which sees a US release on All Hands Electric on 24th September and a little earlier for those of us in Europe, on JellyFant on the 9th September. More minimal than previous offerings, the sparser arrangement and simple, direct melody takes this weary tale to heights that most dream of, but never come close to attaining.