The track is their first release of the year following three excellent 2024 releases
Nuanced and thoughtful, melding hard-hitting moments with heartfelt lyrics and imagery throughout, latest Carrying Torches single ‘Opening Up’ is a track that sees them delve into the range of feelings that come with being able to reclaim your voice and truly be yourself again after feeling shut down, articulating these emotions in their signature, seasoned fashion.
The emotion and high stakes of the situation feel readily apparent throughout the release, with a sense of catharsis permeating both the vocals and the rousing instrumentation that carries the track along. Something that is always on display for Carrying Torches is the sheer composure and guile that they possess as composers and musicians, and this track is just the latest example of them using those talents to craft immersive and affecting sounds that leave a lasting mark on you as a listener.
