Glasgow’s Robin Ashcroft has crafted the perfect summer single (vibe…and from a certain point of view, subject matter) that brings more of a summer than our disreputable terrible weather. ‘Passenger Seat’ is a great radio and playlist-friendly addition for feel-good times whether you’re in a reminiscent mood or just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the music.
There’s a familiar nature of Robin’s pop-rock upbeat new single clocking in at the model three and a half minutes, which helps in solidifying the need for radio play and repeatability. The key change in the final chorus also hearkens back to songs of the late nineties/early noughties (not strictly…) giving it the ‘Mario mushroom power-up’ effect to end the song on a high. The perfectly singalongable – if that’s even a word – melodies and Ashcroft’s mellifluous voice as she reflectively sings ‘You set me free’, makes for easy and enjoyable listening and is well worth adding to your summer party/BBQ playlists.
Whether it be loss, a break-up, a distancing friendship or the cutting of family ties, everybody can relate in one way or another to ‘Passenger Seat’.
Be sure to check out the accompanying and creative lyric video here and don’t forget to follow Robin Ashcroft on all social media platforms for her latest gig news and release information!
Listen to ‘Passenger Seat’ on all major streaming services now. Preferably on a solo and reflective summer drive.
Co-written with and recorded by Rich Turvy (Blossoms/The Coral)