Ian Bareham is back with a beautiful new single, "Afraid To Bleed." This soul-gripping song delicately conveys the raw emotion of loss and love. Having just returned from touring with Ché Aimee Dorval and seeing airplay from BBC Radio 6 and BBC Introducing, Ian has staked his claim as an indie-folk powerhouse with this haunting offering.
"Afraid To Bleed" is the song that touches your heart and comforts anyone who's ever battled loss. Right from the first note, Ian's emotive vocals cut through, bringing lyrics that are as vulnerable as they are relatable. "Afraid To Bleed" has warm, rich guitar melodies, haunting synths, and layered instrumentation that conjures an ethereal soundscape, draping you in its warmth and bearing the weight of its emotional touchstones.
With each strum and each breath, Ian opens the door for you to take apart and experience an intimate journey where pain has beauty and beauty has pain. "Afraid To Bleed" has a bittersweet yet reassuring soul that cements Ian's stature as an artist willing to traverse heavy feelings with his music.
For fans of artists who meld folk sensibilities with ambient textures, "Afraid To Bleed" is not to be missed. With this new release, Ian Bareham has evolved beyond writing songs.