Brooke Combe – Dancing At the Edge of the World
Dancing At the Edge of the World is ten sumptuous tracks of old-school soul that ooze with the essence of an artist in full bloom
Scottish soul music, in a mainstream context, has been spearheaded by Paolo Nutini for roughly two decades. Now, it could be time for someone new to take charge. Edinburgh-born Brooke Combe’s artistic journey has already been quite eventful, despite being 24 years old. Yet, her debut album Dancing At the Edge of the World – post-major record deal – shows a maturity far beyond her years.
Shaken By the Wind’s neat chord sequences and The Last Time’s upbeat, Northern Soul grooves harness Combe’s MO to bring soul back to the masses, placing her amongst contemporary influences like Michael Kiwanuka and Jalen Ngonda.
What’s most impressive is the album’s rawness. Combe’s versatile, unfiltered vocal shines throughout. Her newfound creative freedom allows her relatable lyrics of pain and detachment to flow with an unbridled sheen of self-empowerment, especially on L.M.T.F.A. (Leave Me the Fuck Alone) and This Town. By trusting her own instincts and refusing to dwell on the past, Combe has penned a sensational debut record, delivering ten sumptuous tracks of old-school soul that ooze with the essence of an artist in full bloom. The new face of Scottish soul? Combe might just be.
Listen to: L.M.T.F.A, This Town