Jamie Felton: Single Review ‘Drowning In The Sand’

From Sax Solos to Stark Reality Felton’s Latest is a Must-Listen

Jamie Felton remains a singer-songwriter of true artistry and innovation with his latest single, Drowning In The Sand, an acoustic indie record that delivers a vital message about our environment. Using sand as a metaphor for the relentless hourglass trapping us all, Felton crafts a haunting yet beautifully composed track with evocative lyricism, gripping soundscapes, and a topical theme.

Opening with a dynamic chordal riff, the song showcases Jamie at his best yet, his clean, deliberately delicate vocals bring raw emotion to every lyric. The chorus, full of satisfying vocal runs, carries an urgent weight, hitting its defining moment with the lines: “our science will not save us / when climate has enslaved us / this world that heaven gave us is on fire.” A Greta Thunberg reference reinforces the song’s activist core.

The last third takes a Sam Fender-esque turn, as the rich sound of a saxophone takes over, bringing the track to an intense and moving climax. The outro, laced with Donald Trump’s bulldozing rhetoric, leaves the listener with a bitter taste of reality.

A professional musician from Bicester, Oxfordshire, Felton has been breaking boundaries since he started making music. His unpredictable style spans rock, rap, Latin, funk, and more, tackling topics from Covid to Brexit. His fearless approach was evident in his previous single, a bold 10-minute track defying conventional song structures.

Writing, arranging, recording, and co-producing his own work while playing six instruments, Felton continues to push boundaries. Drowning In The Sand is a sonic protest, a striking statement, and a testament to Felton’s ability to transform urgent themes into powerful music.