This album feels like a journey through sounds and stories, crafted carefully by the Southampton-based music group Da Vinci Lane that takes inspiration from the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci’s creativity and versatility. The album “Blue & Other Colours”, is a unique blend of genres and emotions, each song bringing something different but staying connected by the band’s signature style.
The album opens with “When You Breathe”, a touching song with soft and emotional female vocals that pull you in immediately. The gentle acoustic background complements the heartfelt lyrics, creating a song that feels both raw and beautifully honest. It’s a wonderful start that sets the tone for what’s to come.
Then we have “Lioness” an upbeat track with a reggae twist. This one has a catchy rhythm and a joyful vibe that feels made for replaying in your head. It’s a complete contrast from the opener, showing off the band’s flexibility and willingness to mix different sounds into their music.
“These Pages” brings back the emotional depth with haunting melodies and another captivating instrumental that makes it one of the album’s highlights. It’s the kind of song that can make you reflect on life, capturing those deeper feelings with authenticity. There’s something almost timeless about this song and it’s clear a lot of heart went into its creation.
The next songs truly add to the album’s rich feel. Each brings something unique, whether it’s a standout melody, thoughtful lyrics or captivating instrumentals. The closing track, “Colder”, is a perfect finish. Its pure vocals, beautiful songwriting, and gentle melodies leave a strong impression and it’s the kind of song that feels made for hitting repeat. This final song wraps up the journey of this album with grace and leaves you wanting more.
Overall, “Blue & Other Colours” is an album that takes you through a full experience, from upbeat tunes to deep and nostalgic moments. Da Vinci Lane shows they’re more than capable of making music that resonates on different levels. Their instrumentals are impressive and the melodies stay with you long after each song ends. This band has crafted something special here and we wouldn’t be surprised to see them rise in the music scene soon. We found the mix of genres refreshing and the genuine feel of each track made it easy to connect with their music.
ABOUT THE BAND:
We are Da Vinci Lane, a multi-genre, multi-artist music group based in Southampton, UK. Our name was chosen as an interpretation and creative reference to a path or avenue that embodies the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci’s multifaceted genius.
Formed in the summer of 2017 by eclectic song writer Daniel Anthony Peter Rodda & composer Kevin Lewis. We utilize various instruments and vocalists to create our sound. We have had various airplays of our tracks on many platforms including BBC Introducing. We currently have our tracks available on all major streaming platforms.
We have also recently entered our tracks into The UK Songwriting Contest and have received 5-star ratings on all our songs, one of which “Lioness” has secured a place in the Semi-finals for the Major Artist category.