Nat Dempsey Transports Listeners To A Rural World of Nostalgia

In his first track of the year, Nat Dempsey leans into nostalgia and vulnerability

In recent years, the genres we know and love have started to fragment. Thanks to social media, artists can be more creative than ever, allowing them to be fluid with their inspirations. This has led to a variety of genres, such as indie-rock, indie-pop, and folk-rock. Which is where Nat Dempsey fits in.

Dempsey combines rural acoustic songwriting with the grit of urban indie rock, allowing the softness of his lyrics to be battered by indie-rock melodies. This combination allows non-listeners of folk to see the magic and beauty of the genre. He creates music that is heartfelt and introspective with a fiery side. Perfect for riling up a crowd but also giving them a space to think. 

In The Long Dim Light cover art by Ross Singleton

Through his music, you get a sense of his serene Lake District upbringing battling against his current city lifestyle. But rather than ignoring this battle between two worlds, he brings them together to showcase the best of both. But in his new single ‘In The Long Dim Light,’ he captures the beauty of a place to call home. Capturing the beauty of a rural upbringing, the simplicity of togetherness that only a small rural community can replicate.

Sonically, it is a track that can transport you back home, wherever that might be. For anyone who now lives in a big city, this track will sucker punch you with a feeling of sentimentality. Dempsey’s vulnerability captures the bittersweetness of nostalgia. A feeling that is often hard to pin down.

‘In The Long Dim Light’ will leave you longing for simpler times. A time of childhood innocence, tranquillity, and ease. If you find yourself away from home or in an unfamiliar setting, press play on ‘In The Long Dim Light’ and you will be transported back to safety. 

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