Brazilia
Listen to Brazilia on Spotify. Song · Cape Jay · 2024
“A punchy offering from the Cape Town native, the track unveils some of the artist’s strongest songwriting to date. Piecing together a slick, folk-tinged production with poignant harmonies, each verse builds momentum across, concluding as a warm, empowering listen.” – CLASH
“With ‘Brazilia’, he invites listeners to embark on a heartfelt journey that resonates on a personal level. This new single is an invitation to reflect and connect—don’t miss out on what’s shaping up to be an exciting chapter in Cape Jay’s growing career.” – NOTION
“‘Brazilia’ is an invigorating folk-rock track steeped in passion, nostalgia and introspection. An infectious backbeat carries the song through spirited verses, exhilarating choruses with layered, reverb-soaked vocals, a stirring guitar solo and intricate moments in between. It is catchy and moving at the same time – a promising new offer from Cape Jay.” – Music In Africa
“Opening with pulsing keys, the song builds with hand clap percussion and Cape Jay‘s bluesy vocals. His swaggering delivery, accompanied by a backing gang chorus and intricate moments, proves to be an infectious and mesmerising combination.” – The Indy Review
“[Cape Jay’s] thought-provoking indie-pop proclivities lean on intimacy and the comfort which can be found in music.” – Texx and the City
Rising indie folk artist Cape Jay has just released his latest single, “Brazilia,” on October 18, 2024, via Sound Foundry. The track is already making waves, having been featured on tastemaker publications CLASH, NOTION Magazine, The Indy Review and Music In Africa, along with support from US-based radio station KEXP 90.3 FM, while it’s also being playlisted on Goodhope FM, a prominent South African radio station. Cape Jay first caught attention with his 2022 debut single, “Not Enough,” which received acclaim from Texx and the City. His follow-up single, “Southern Water,” climbed to #3 on 5FM’s Indie charts and gained additional airplay on Cape Talk. Despite a busy schedule due to his day job that takes him around the globe, Cape Jay is eager to connect with audiences through intimate live shows in the near future. Keep an eye on this emerging artist as he continues to share his music and forge connections!
Hailing from the sandy shores of Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Jay began his journey into music during his school years when he played guitar in his school’s orchestra. Veering into self-teaching, he began to explore the world of songwriting, culminating in the release of his debut single ‘Golden Lady’ in 2022.
The production of ‘Brazilia’ was handled by Greg Abrahams of Sound Foundry, while both the mixing and mastering for this release were managed by Mike Zietsman. Influenced by Bon Iver, RY X and Jack Symes, Cape Jay conjures up an intimate, soul-stirring sound reminiscent of The Kooks, The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons. Through his music, he reaches out to touch you with stories from a unique lens through which he sees the world.
‘Brazilia’ is an invigorating folk rock track steeped in passion, nostalgia and introspection. An infectious backbeat carries the song through spirited verses, exhilarating choruses with layered, reverb-soaked vocals, a stirring guitar solo and intricate moments in between. It is catchy and moving at the same time – a promising new offer from Cape Jay.
Cape Jay shared: “I am really excited about releasing this single, I feel it has the potential to connect to an international audience on a much larger scale than my previous releases. This song is about the toxicity in some relationships and how there is this constant push and pull between two people. It represents the need to look after our hearts and to follow what serves us and to let go of what doesn’t.”
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15 November – The Sound Garden, Imhoff, Kommetjie – 7-8pm
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