Backed by a team of world-class professionals, Stephen William Hodd’s latest single is a heartwarming little tune that’s simple, joyful, and tight. ‘Crazy’ is a showcase of songwriter with a distinctive style and an approachable sound.
Stephen William Hodd, known by his stage name HODD for short, is a thoroughly British singer and songwriter, with cultural roots in Scotland, Ireland, now residing in the English town of Suffolk. His latest single ‘Crazy’ is a piece of mid-tempo acoustic pop that utilizes HODD’s distinctive guitar playing, his emotive and intricate vocal deliveries, as well as employs the help of drummer Mat Hector of Iggy Pop fame, alongside bassist Mark Neary who has worked with The Rolling Stones, Adele, and Noel Gallagher.
Putting it all together, ‘Crazy’ is acoustic pop done well. With ample flairs of country thrown in the mix, namely in the jangly and dynamic bass line, and the acoustic nature of the drums, as well as the wide reverb on HODD’s memorable leads, all sounding roomy and tastefully alive, the few elements that ‘Crazy’ is built upon are enough to build a fantastically dynamic and entertaining mix.
HODD’s musical career and evolution has seen him working alongside world-renowned stars such as Passenger and Mark Knopfler, and it can all be traced back to his genuinely warm and sweet songwriting style that’s so proudly on display here on ‘Crazy’. A beautiful piece of easily lovable pop.
