Producer Black Sands made his debut earlier this year, emerging with a refined signature sound. Electric, upbeat and irresistible, his newest single ‘River Soul’ offers a much brighter feeling than previous releases, whilst still containing elements of Rock, R&B and Electro-Pop that make up the classic Black Sands’ amalgamation we can’t get enough of.
Speaking about the new track, Black Sands says: “River Soul is a slight departure from the darker themes and tones I’ve used in the first few singles. While exploring themes around tragedy, moving on and facing your past — River Soul brings a much needed optimism to a world in need of something positive. I started writing this in the middle of the pandemic this summer. It felt symbolic of a more positive future, a world full of possibilities and hope — a song for all of us to enjoy and embrace the soul of summer.”
Black Sands is the moniker of Milwaukee-born Andrew Balfour, who spent a decade as a touring artist for Alt-Rock bands, before relocating to Amsterdam to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, where he found inspiration in film scores and Pop music. Andrew was then able to establish a clear vision for Black Sands, and his 2020 debut has demonstrated his unlimited potential.
