Armed with the ability to pluck beauty from the everyday, Mancunian poet-turned-artist Antony Szmierek stands among contemporaries whose talent for crafting melodies and lyrics can translate beautifully into both songs and written works.
His latest release, âRaftersâ, is a dance-driven track that combines propulsive beats with Szmierekâs trademark reflective lyrics and flow. Tales of love, hope and ambition are set against atmospheric stuttering synths and UK garage kick patterns. The songâs vivid storytelling evokes scenes reminiscent of âTrainspottingâ, blending visceral intensity with infectious melodies.
Reflecting on the song, Szmierek says, âWe follow a single piece of confetti as it falls over a gig, observing the stories unfolding beneath it. People falling in love, pints being thrown, glimpses of weddings and birthday celebrations. So much can happen in the time it takes for a little paper square to reach the groundâ.
đ§ Watch the video for âRaftersâ below