The track continues to showcase the alluring rawness of the artist and their intimate sound.
On the poignant and heartfelt new single ‘I Am Not a Stranger Here’, Portland non-binary queer singer-songwriter Stephan Nance, also known as Sparkbird, does a really great job of bringing to life a modern love story about finding love in a new town and the way that it can transform your view of everything around you.
There is a real joy in the stripped-back subtlety of this sound, allowing the artist’s lush songwriting to shine, and allowing the emotion of the sound to really breathe and take centre-stage. The relatable way that the artist articulates their feelings and wears their heart firmly on their sleeve on the track feels alluring and raw, and highlights how so often it can be the sheer energy and emotion that comes from tracks that makes them feel memorable rather than smoke and mirrors and elaborate, intricate set pieces. ‘I Am Not a Stranger Here’ is a masterclass in endearing storytelling and earnest, honest appeal, and does a great job of continuing to highlight the talents of Stephan Nance and their project.
