//Song Review\\ Matt Bawtree races on with debut single 'Starting Line'

Photo by Emma Halpin

Nothing is meant to last forever.,and while this phrase may be controversial for some, it is a comfort to many others, especially around this time of year when change seems to be everywhere.

Kent-born Songwriter Matt Bawtree is familiar with this feeling in his latest track ‘Starting Line’ which discusses the setbacks of a relationship and how they can leave things feeling more discouraging than comforting in Parallel to running a race where everyone else is miles ahead. 

From the get-go, this track possesses a distinct sense of confident vulnerability in its delivery while also providing a strong musical backdrop worthy of soundtracking a spring countryside drive or park jog in the form of its sunny-tinged guitars and rhythmic kick drum beats making this must-listen in an instant. It's bittersweet in the best sense of the phrase.

'Starting Line' details no fairytale ending in its lyricism but, instead details the difficulties of the things we can no longer control when it comes to love, where everything feels more like a stalemate than a mutual choice to love one another, and to some extent the naivety of love when many hope the next day everything will just be a bad dream. This track is the kind of song to dance to while you feel your heart slowly breaking as you delve into the lyrics, and it's perfect in all its honesty, simplicity, and sunny musicality.

This track is an incredibly strong first indie-rock release for Matt Bawtree, and it sets up an exciting potential future in the local scene, Whether you’re feeling reflective or lost, 'Starting Line’ is the perfect place to start this Friday.

‘Starting Line’ is out now, click the artwork below to give the track a listen.