Michael Kiwanuka - "Home Again"

Words // Adam Sharp

Despite the obscene amount of music I consume, rare is the song that stops me dead in my tracks. In fact, I honestly can't remember the last time it occurred. That, however, is exactly what happened last night on my first listen of "Home Again" by Michael Kiwanuka. I was immediately taken by the clean, crisp guitar, light beat and Kiwanuka's fantastic, soulful croon, thinking it was all sorts of very nice. Then he got to that second chorus. Man. I just sat, jaw agape, as those double tracked vocals kicked in and I was engulfed by the swelling atmosphere of warmth coming from my speakers. Just stunning.

Michael Kiwanuka has released two EPs (I'm Getting Ready and Tell Me A Tale) this year and each is utterly fantastic and more than worth your money. "Home Again" is the title track from the EP he will be releasing in January before unleashing his proper debut full length in March. Needless to say you'll be seeing a lot of him around these parts going forward. Enjoy.