American singer-songwriter and musician Zach Paradis brings a wonderful set of acoustic textures to his music, in the form of open hands.

By Jane Howkins

Whilst it’s quite folky at times, open hands also lends itself well to the modern pop genre, showing an artist not afraid to mix things up! It’s catchy, yet the guitar melodies and strings add something a little different, breaching the gap between the genres well. Zach has a stunning voice which is full of soul, drifting through the song with ease. It’s really beautiful at times, particularly when the strings swirl in the background. You can find the track here: