Premiere: Royce Wood Junior – ‘Valentine Virus Part II (Ode to Prod)’

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A devoutly solo artist, Royce Wood Junior is perhaps most readily known through collaboration.

The producer has worked with everyone from Kwabs to Rosie Lowe, George Maple to Denai Moore – but now he’s ready to step out on his own.

Recent EP ‘Rover’ is out now, with Royce Wood Junior currently focussing on the fine points of upcoming debut album ‘The Ashen Tang’.

For now, though, Clash is able to bring you the final track from ‘Rover’. A superbly poised piece of work, ‘Valentine Virus Part II (Ode to Prod)’ is all heartbroken synths, crunched percussion and an effortlessly emotive vocal.

Teasing, toying with the listener, Royce Wood Junior threatens to reveal his true self-  but then never does, only ever allowing a fleeting glimpse.

Check it out now.

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