Masi Masi - Daylight

Bradford-based solo artist Masi Masi returned last week with his new single ‘Daylight’.

They say timing is everything, and, in these sweltering temperatures, Masi’s melodic ambling is the perfect tonic. His guitars strip back The Stands' melodic joy to a heartbreaking standstill as the forlorn protagonist struggles to deal with his impact on a loved one (“I wish you weren’t so down around me”)

Masi’s thoughtful and painful prose is delivered with the weathered notes of I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell and the innocence of early Jake Bugg. It’s a recipe that turns the glib into something deeply rewarding.

Then, in the closing stages, to elevate this above the avalanche of singer-songwriters striving for poignancy, Masi unfurls a hazy Kurt Vile meets Ruben Nielson (Unknown Mortal Orchestra) psyche solo.

Three singles into 2026 and Masi is looking like one of the year's truly great finds. A classic debut album is surely in the offing.

Masi Masi – The Café

‘The Café’ is the fourth single from Bradford singer-songwriter Masi Masi. It’s taken from his upcoming debut album ’51 51’, which is due for release in April ’26.

In a crowded market, Masi’s distinct vocal and willingness to stroll rather than sprint sets him apart as a songwriter. He meanders from lost to found, from quaint to defiant with a grace that seasoned pros would pay good money for.

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Don’t mistake his casual cadence for timidity, though. This is the sound of a soul being laid bare. It’s the essence of youth trying to find its way via the tenderness of Graham Coxon. His higher notes are nothing short of ethereal magic. What begins as stripped back soars in its climax to concretely prove that Masi is a supreme talent to be reckoned with.

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