- Music
- 31 May 22
PREMIERE: Derry singer-songwriter Paul Casey mourns the state of the world on 'How Come?', written in the wake of the Texas school shooting
Watch the Derry artist's new video below
Paul Casey has returned with a powerful new single, 'How Come?', alongside an accompanying music – premiering below.
The Derry singer-songwriter felt compelled to write and record the track after watching news of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week.
“It’s a poem, a stream of consciousness, I’m just asking 'how is this possible?'" Casey says from his home studio. “The world is definitely a different place, I feel like there’s no middle ground anymore. As a father it’s a constant worry."
‘How Come?’ is a notable shift in direction for the musician – who's typically known for his lavish, blues guitar riff-driven songs. The new offering, which is a more stripped-back composition, features spoken-word delivery inspired by the later work of Leonard Cohen.
As an avid film fan, a strong cinematic soundscape has always been a prominent feature of Casey's work . ‘How Come?’ brings to mind both Bruce Springsteen's ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ and the '80s-inspired, synth-centred soundtrack of Stranger Things.
Ahead of the single's official release on Friday, June 3, get an exclusive look at the video for 'How Come?', directed by Paul Casey, below:
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