Emerson Snowe (aka Jarrod Mahon) is one of Australian music's best kept secrets. Well-known in the local scene as the bass player for Brisbane act The Creases, Mahon has come into his own as a solo artist under the guise of Emerson Snowe this past year.
The multi-instrumentalist, writer, singer and poet quit the drink 9 months ago to focus on his artistic endeavours and it sure has paid off. "I have never been more happy with myself and content with who I am and my creativity then I have since I have stopped drinking," Mahon said.
Could You Love Me? is the sixth EP he's released in six weeks (with close to 20 EPs on Bandcamp he recored in two months), and his best effort yet. Of the new project as Emerson Snowe he had this to say, “My music is made under 30 minutes and it’s essentially about capturing a moment. I usually get sick of the songs within 15 minutes after I record and doubt myself and my writing, but I have to put them up because that’s how I am with my music for Snowe."
Showing a maturity well beyond his age, Snowe crafts honest, introspective songs fraught with emotion and vitality. "Sunlight Through My Window" finds Snowe taking stock of life in a world dominated by technology and social media. HIs fuzzy vocals, simple yet effective instrumentation, and DIY production style give the track a feel of authenticity hard to find in similar sounding artists.
The EP itself is an eclectic mix of tunes showcasing why Snowe is such a talent, and if your lucky enough to be in Sydney next month you can catch Snowe performing a free one-off show at Golden Age Cinema & Bar Saturday May 13.
You can stream Could You Love Me? on both Spotify and iTunes now.
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