Nicole Brice
Sep 6, 2024
‘Phoenix’ is a soothing journey through sound with raw emotion.
Aaron J. Burke is a singer and songwriter from Ireland. He has gone from recording demos in his room to having frequent airplay on radio stations across his home country and the world. Growing up on a steady diet of rock music, in his twenties, he moved into a more acoustic sound inspired by the rich singer/songwriter scene in Ireland. Aaron has been busy working on his first EP, backed up by the latest release, an acoustic song called ‘Phoenix.’
‘Phoenix’ is a hauntingly beautiful song reminiscent of tunes by XTC and R.E.M. Aaron’s voice has such raw emotion that it’s peaceful and soothing. Naturally, the day I listened to this track for the first time, it rained outside like crazy. Acoustic tunes suit my mood on rainy days, and Burke has captured the essence of renewal lyrically and musically with a deeply personal and universally relatable piece.
Aaron J. Burke said of the lyrical inspiration for the song, “The song 'Phoenix' is over ten years old, so I don't recall the specific events that inspired the lyrics. However, it was written during a dark time for me. I wrote the song as a personal pep talk or motivational thing, but I also wanted it to be well-rounded so everyone could relate.”
The song's arrangement is atmospheric and dynamic, and the music truly resonates on multiple levels. It’s the kind of song that uplifts but also challenges you to reflect on your moments of struggle and triumph.
With a new EP in the works, Aaron J. Burke is not rushing the creative process but instead is taking his time. “There is one track left to record for the EP, so I hope it will be released in October.”
In the meantime, check out ‘Phoenix’ on all streaming services.
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