The UK based duo Kirk Francis, comprising of Jack O’Hea and Josh Best-Shaw, is back with the Nice Guys with a brand new single 'Ophelia'. Having first met at Falmouth University in Cornwall, UK in 2017, the pair struck up an instant creative rapport that would result in many a late night writing session, often involving green tea and delay pedals.
Josh and Jack combine elements from their individual musical backgrounds of dream-pop, psychedelic pop and shoegaze, whilst drawing on influences such as MGMT, Tame Impala, Tears for Fears, and MBV. The lyrical content peruses themes of self-reflection, nostalgia and stoicism in a changing world whilst the pairing of airy guitar melodies with warm 80s synth lines is fundamental to the sound of Kirk Francis.
Something about this album is so amazing to me, I've been listening to a year now and the songs on it never get old. Wonderful vocals especially! Picking a favorite was a challenge, every song has it's own amazing charm to it. lunarmancy
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