Hertfordshire newcomer Ed Staal aims to keep momentum going with his latest effort “3AM” – stream the single here.
Perfect for those late-night vibes, “3AM” hears Ed’s emotive, soothing vocals tell a seductive tale of desire and longing across dreamy synths, hazy guitars and a sultry groove.
Speaking about the song, Ed explained: “’3AM’ is a track that I wrote at university exploring the late night, post-drunk atmosphere that nearly all young people experience, to familiarize themselves with those melancholic moments they’ve had in the past.”
Racking up over 100K Spotify streams so far for his singles, “3AM” follows on from Ed’s well-received track “Summer Girl”; its bright and bouncy sound picked up major support from BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and landed on Spotify’s hotbed of emerging talent New Pop UK amongst further editorial support from Spotify and the blogosphere.
Raised in the countryside in Hertfordshire, nearly all of Ed’s family members played an instrument, encouraging Ed to write music from a young age. His inspirations widely vary from the funk and soul productions helmed by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to songwriting greats like The Beatles and modern-day influences by Justin Timberlake for a cohesive, polished and unique sound.
An exciting name to emerge from the UK this year, Ed’s funky pop fusion is sure to continue captivating fans and tastemakers alike as he continues unfolding before audiences – expect much more to come from the promising newcomer in 2020 and beyond.
