Top Tracks: Brynja Rán – Don’t You Leave

Just because a fight can’t be won, doesn’t mean it isn’t still worth fighting for. A cause may be lost, but if it was a worthy one, you owe it to yourself to be able to say you gave it your all – and what more worthy cause is there than love? ‘Don’t You Leave’ plays as one last heartfelt plea to keep the flame of a relationship burning, while deep down knowing the other party has been losing interest and falling out of love for some time. Grasping for a love you know could have worked, even as it slips through your fingers like sand. Icelandic singer/songwriter Brynja Rán bears her heart on this track with such a beautiful balance of passion and tenderness, her voice a warm beacon blazing over a backdrop of soulful Rhodes piano. Sat squarely in that smoky musical crossroads where jazz, RnB and blues all intermingle and share stories, this gorgeous single is perfect for Olivia Dean fans in search of their next soulful fix.