“BlackWater” - Kete Bowers
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Kete Bowers – “BlackWater” feels like a gut punch. Some songs grab you right away with flashy production and catchy hooks. “BlackWater” isn’t one of those. Instead, it sneaks up on you—slowly wrapping itself around your soul until you realise—this is special.
Kete Bowers doesn’t just write songs. He builds entire worlds with his voice—weathered, deep, and soaked in experience. If you’re into artists like Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, or Nick Cave, this is going to hit you right in the chest.
Imagine standing by a dark, slow-moving river at dusk. The air is heavy, the wind is picking up, and you know something’s coming. That’s what “BlackWater” feels like.
The track moves with quiet intensity—minimal but powerful. Every note, every lyric feels deliberate. There’s no fluff, no filler, just raw storytelling that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. The production is crisp, intimate, and perfectly restrained.
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Bowers’ voice is deep, rich, and full of lived-in pain—he could sing the phone book and make it sound profound. “BlackWater” has lyrics that hit home. No clichés, no over-explaining—just stark, beautiful storytelling that lingers long after the song ends.
If you haven’t heard of him yet—he’s a singer-songwriter from Birkenhead, Merseyside, and he’s been crafting emotionally charged folk music for years. His 2019 album Paper Ships (produced by Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies) got critical acclaim, and now he’s back with new music.
Kete Bowers is not making radio-friendly pop anthems. He’s making music that feels like it was written for long drives, late nights, and deep conversations.
Turn it on, let it sink in, and good luck not playing it on repeat.
“BlackWater” is available now on all major streaming platforms
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