Patrick Staniforth's new single is a dream. In this instance, "English Garden" is a soaring meditation on temporary bonds, inspired by time spent with the brother he never met. It's a song that hangs, much like those who come and go through our lives, leaving us altered.
"English Garden" sounds like the arrival of a moment of clarity. An understated but steady rhythm slips into the scene, pulsing like a heartbeat behind a soft acoustic guitar. Patrick's is cracked, vulnerable, and effortlessly sincere, making these lyrics feel deeply personal. It is The kind of performance that stops you and makes you think.
Marbled with the urgency of pop production and produced with fine attention by Ivo Vollering, "English Garden" straddles the line between intimacy and layered depth. Sometimes, the setup is expansive, reflecting the warmth of connection; at others, it's stripped back, creating room for reflection. Coldplay and Fleet Foxes fans will feel at home here, but Patrick's has a storytelling vibe all its own.
" English Garden " is among its most affecting features, a reminder that even the briefest exchanges can leave permanent scars. For fans of music that whispers but lingers long after the echo has faded, this will be a song worth getting lost in.