Singer-songwriter Patrick Staniforth continues to carve out his place in the indie-pop world with English Garden
Released on January 24th. The latest single from his upcoming EP Pieces Pt1 is a deeply personal piece, rooted in memory, love and loss - the fleeting nature of human connection...
“This song is about meeting my brother, someone I never knew I had until later in life. The time we spent together in the garden was special, but also full of risks – the risk of opening up, of letting someone in. Sadly, my brother passed away shortly after we met, but this song keeps him with me, always.” PATRICK STANIFORTH
Built around warm acoustic guitar textures and understated production, English Garden carries an emotional weight that never feels forced; Patrick Staniforth’s vocal delivery is intimate yet restrained, allowing the lyrics to take centre stage. The song tells the story of meeting his long-lost brother later in life, forming a bond in a quiet garden setting—only for that connection to be cut short by his brother’s passing a few years later.
The production, handled by Ivo Vollering in Berlin, keeps things subtle, with layers of keys and melodic electric guitar adding depth without overpowering the song’s reflective mood. There’s a quiet strength in the way English Garden unfolds, its melodies carrying both warmth and a bittersweet undercurrent. Fans of artists like Noel Gallagher, Fleet Foxes, and Michael Kiwanuka will find a lot to appreciate in Staniforth’s nuanced storytelling and textured sound.
With English Garden, Patrick Staniforth continues to prove himself as a songwriter unafraid to explore life’s most fragile moments. As the fifth release from Pieces Pt1, it sets the stage for the full EP’s arrival on March 7th—an intimate and promising collection that is shaping up to be a standout debut.
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