SA: Cape Jay unveils new single Brazilia

‘Brazilia’ is an invigorating folk-rock track steeped in passion, nostalgia and introspection. An infectious backbeat carries the song through spirited verses, exhilarating choruses with layered, reverb-soaked vocals, a stirring guitar solo and intricate moments in between. It is catchy and moving at the same time – a promising new offer from Cape Jay.

Influenced by Bon Iver, RY X and Jack Symes, Cape Jay conjures up an intimate, soul-stirring sound reminiscent of The Kooks, The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons. Through his music, he reaches out to listeners with stories from a unique lens through which he sees the world.

Speaking about the track, Cape Jay said: “I am really excited about releasing this single; I feel it has the potential to connect to an international audience on a much larger scale than my previous releases. This song is about the toxicity in some relationships and how there is this constant push and pull between two people. It represents the need to look after our hearts and to follow what serves us and to let go of what doesn't.”

The production of ‘Brazilia’ was handled by Greg Abrahams of Sound Foundry, while both the mixing and mastering were managed by Mike Zietsman.

Since his 2022 debut single ‘Not Enough’, Cape Jay has had little time to spare for live shows due to his day job that sees him travelling around the globe, but hopes this will change soon with plans for intimate events to showcase his work.

Hailing from Cape Town, Cape Jay began his journey in music during his school years when he played guitar in his school’s orchestra. Veering into self-teaching, he began to explore the world of songwriting, culminating in the release of his debut single ‘Golden Lady’ in 2022.