Noah Bouchard is back, teasing his upcoming album with a fresh single, ‘Swan Song’. A beat centred around a smooth, melodic and nostalgic piano line drives the track with rhythmic, slightly swung drum lines. Rich bass hits and twinkling counter melodies continue to build out the backdrop for Noah’s reserved but wise vocal delivery. Speaking to the love and romance in his lyrics, he takes control of the music with a steadfast rapping style, relaxed and meditative as it gently moves along.
Noah speaks on the new single:
“Swan Song is the second single and a turning point in my upcoming album. The song is a dedication to a close and special friendship that helped me regain confidence and hope when in a difficult place. It is a gentle but upbeat song expressing appreciation and love and I’m hoping it will help people understand how valuable they are to the people they love.”
Dominic Noah Bouchard Watson, better known by his stage name Noah Bouchard relocated from London to Cardiff in 2016, going on to make his first alternative hip-hop release in 2018. Debut EP ‘Sheep Are People’, showcasing his lyrically focused tales and vulnerability in his address of personal anecdotes. Much of his work has come as part of a duo Salad Saladson, a project in collaboration with artist Volcano Szn.
With features on BBC Radio 1xtra, BBC Radio Wales, Reprezent Radio, Unity Radio, he’s also seen playlist inclusion on Fresh Finds UK & IE and New Music Friday on Spotify. Both Ministry of Sound and Wordplay magazine have shown their support for the artist. Shows across the UK, performing at the likes of BBC6 Music Fringe Festival, National Lottery’s #ReviveLive Tour, Hub Festival and Focus Wales Festival have solidified his deserving position of 2023’s Youth Music’s Next Generation Fund
In the coming months, we can expect more music to come as he prepares his album, ‘Love Of My Life’, reliving his journey of self-acceptance and forgiveness as he battled his own demons. Set to release in early 2024, Noah Bouchard is looking ahead to his most ambitious project to date.
