Dutch singer songwriter creates a sound that is both familiar but exciting.

By Graeme Smith

Photo by Nick Helderman

New track Ocean is front-loaded with an easy bass line and horns that instantly makes it stand out from the standard singer-songwriter malaise. Stuart has a effortlessly charismatic voice that injects energy just at the right time. Enigmatic lyrics is then pearl in the centre of Ocean.

Grabbing attention in The Netherlands and on Spotify, Stuart Mavis definitely needs to be on your radar. Check out Ocean below.