Premiere: davis & james - old remedies
Cups N Cakes is excited to be the very first to introduce the world to a new Vancouver folk duo called davis & james. They formed in 2021 with the idea of merging their two very different musical backgrounds. Classically trained violinist, james deliver his orchestral background as well as experience as a classical chamber musician and a session violinist on projects that have ranged from math-rock to alt-indie. In contrast, singer/songwriter davis is a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and was the frontman of the recently dissolved band, Here North There.
Today we are excited to deliver an exclusive premiere of their debut single entitled “old remedies.” Lyrically, the track administers a good dose of both fatalism and optimism, exploring the ways we cope amidst chaos.
davis explains:
“It’s been a wild few years, and counting, and this song is an ode to reaching for those things that don’t really solve anything, but get you through a difficult time. Something to relieve, distract, numb, delay, or forget about the mess at hand for a moment. Pretty much everyone’s mental health has been put to the test in one way or another- and this song explores that state of seeking those tried and true remedies you know aren’t the best for you, but at this point the immediate reprieve outweighs the predictable cost. Music, making it or listening to it, is probably one of the healthier choices of remedy for getting through the pandemic, or whatever else is going on at both the personal and societal level. So in a meta way, hopefully this song can take its place as a remedy itself”
“old remedies” arrives on May 12th but you can hear a day early below. Check it out and follow davis & james on Instagram.