Dry January, anyone? Well, Lady Nade just plunged into an outdoor 4°C eucalyptus sauna for a social media reel. But whilst I’d require a stiff drink to do such, our beloved Somerset soul singer says she’s swapping ice-cold cocktails for ice-cold baths. There must be warmer ways to promote a January single?!
Sober is that apt single, out now, seriously catchy. With the deep vocal range of Nina Simone, this one takes a retro soul style. Not quite a Chiffons level of doo-wop, but more Mary Wells or Betty Everett, in that sultry playful tone of the early Motown sound, with the ability to convey a twist between vulnerability and strength; she’s sober, so taking her chances to proposition a potential lover, presumably without the slurred words of intoxicated passion!
You might have to do your own handclaps, but there’s that rhythmic tambourine, breathing authenticity into this little charmer.
Here’s a linktree to have a listen; do yourself a favour a take the plunge.
She asked her fans if they’ve ever “braved an ice-cold shower, swim or plunge?” And describes it as a “total game changer for boosting well-being. I may have screamed fuck as I got in and out ones I had today, but only a few times!”
Can I not just listen to this wonderful tune cuddling a hot water bottle, please, Lady?!
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