Daudi Matsiko - The King Of Misery (Really Good) [Alt-Folk]

Don't even think about doing the dishes whilst listening to Daudi Matsiko's debut. When someone is baring their soul the least you can do is pay attention, especially when the whispered vocals that beckon you closer are so raw, vulnerable, courageous & compelling; intensified by often barely touched acoustic guitar & crack collaborators who recognising the lyrical gravity tuned in with appropriately soft edged contributions, further elevating the emotional honesty. Take a moment & tune in, this is modern alt-folk at its finest.

Further Reading

"Tempering poignant emotions with candid storytelling, “The King of Misery” results in a raw, masterful exploration of the complexities of Matsiko’s personal experiences - namely struggles with his own depression, bipolar affective disorder and racial trauma. He describes the process of it’s completion as ‘moving from guilt to gratitude’.

Hopefully this album leads somewhere life affirming, but incase you might be as depressed or in a similarly dark place to where I was when this album was made please reach out to someone or call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org, they really helped me."

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