Irish singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Joel Johnston, aka Far Caspian, has evolved into an musical auteur, rising in popularity on the back of a pair of EPs and debut album Ways to Get Out, the artist has become fully self-contained. He directs his own videos, shoots his press shots, creates his own artwork, and started a record label (Check our previous features on Far Caspian Here, Here, and Here). His debut album has garnered over 30 million streams since its release late in 2021, which is all the more impressive as the project started in 2020; the impetus of Far Caspian being as a Soundcloud feature to garner interest in Johnston’s production talents.
He continues the momentum with sophomore album, The Last Remaining Light and with the ineffable and captivating single, “Pool.” The single pulls on your heart and entrances like an Elliot Smith cut, dazzles you with production and progression like the best Radiohead tracks, while filling your chest and head with imagery and emotions that is uniquely and fully Johnston’s own. The piano charms you while the drumming is measured and expressive; warm washes of cymbal blend into rhythm guitar; guitar lines pierce this lavender haze like crepuscular rays; consummate drum fills crack the bated quiet and summon the expansive guitar tones that flow, blossom, and blend into one another that creates a gorgeous textural climax that will have you coming back again and again to experience it.
Listen to Far Caspian’s new song “Pool” from new album “The Last Remaining Light” now on Spotify. Find more from Far Caspian on his Instagram and website.