Halifax-born singer-songwriter Alastair Bentley is about to astound us all over again. His new single, "Box Office," is now available and comes on the heels of his previous hit. This release has enabled Bentley, a Kasama native with strong local roots, to continue proving his prowess as a singer-songwriter.
Bentley, famous for catchy tunes and memorable lyrics, showed why he's one of the area's most exciting young talents. "Box Office" is vintage, fusing storytelling and dreamy sounds in the mode of artists like Paul McCartney, Mac DeMarco, and Beach House. But Bentley melds all of these influences into something entirely original.
Bentley's voice is intimate and welcoming on the music, which is fresh and relaxing in all the right places. There's an intimacy that courses through the track, as if Bentley is welcoming listeners not only to lean into the song but also to take a detour through the creative space that moves him.
Bentley's lyrics are laced with personal anecdotes. On "Box Office," he goes the extra mile with his storytelling, broadening his striking sound to convey something emotionally real that sticks around long after the song ends.