Nick Cody & The Heartache’s cover of ‘This is Love’—originally by Towse—featuring the Calverley Community Choir is an immersive sermon on the visceral weight of human connection. Recorded by acclaimed Leeds producer Carl Rosamond, this track will feature on the forthcoming album This is Love and Heartache, slated for release on 11th April 2025 via Green Eyed Records.
True to form, the Leeds-based artist, whose previous work has been praised by notable names such as Jon Gomm and Chris Catalyst, continues to define the indefinable. Jim Glennie, founder member of James, aptly summarised Nick’s artistry as “wonderfully innovative and explorative… exciting and unpredictable,” and ‘This is Love’ lives up to that ethos.
Underpinned by the gentle tension of overdriven guitar chords, the track lets emotion guide the orchestration. Cody’s lead vocals entwine with the celestial harmonies of the Calverley Community Choir, creating an ethereal interplay that transcends rhythm and time. The track’s tenderness belies its immense emotional force; while the delicate crescendos may warm the soul, the unflinching gravity of the lyrics bears down on it.
Far from simply replicating Towse’s original, Cody renders the song anew, threading in his signature authenticity. This is a love song that abandons cliché in favour of a raw yet profoundly human exploration of connection. For fans of Low or those who appreciate their music with both abrasion and beauty, ‘This is Love’ is a strikingly unforgettable experience.
This is Love will be available to stream on all major platforms, including Soundcloud, from February 1st.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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