Merlot Embargo as a band first arrived after a period of reflection. The duo were involved in a near-fatal car accident, leading to introspection and a newfound drive for creativity. Since then, Scarlet and Geoff have taken their songwriting both to the stage and the studio, challenging societal conventions and speaking to a broad range of personal issues.
Their music provides an understanding of life’s toughest moments and uses it to make listeners feel heard. This continues to be true with the pair’s latest song ‘Alone’, written at a time of pandemic isolation. There’s a gracious element of self-awareness, ignorance would be bliss, but life is never that simple.
Embracing a pop-tinged sound, the band bring vibrant songwriting, the flowing blend of guitar and synth showcasing both instruments at their best. The production is ethereal and intricate, allowing for the melancholy to rise into a vibrant final climax, a singalong chorus that stick with you.
The band explains, “We wrote this song during the isolation of the pandemic, but it of course touches on many universal themes; the primary one being just being tired of the solo life and wondering if you’ll ever find your someone. We had a blast making this song, too. Our bass player Jeremy produced it, and you can feel his push for authenticity. We recorded most of the instruments in a single live session, with vocals, and overdubs on some key parts after the fact.”