Caan’s “High Tides” is three minutes of bittersweet escapism

Caan’s new single “High Tides” sounds like an underwater escape. Lush hooks and abstract lyrics about getting high are underpinned by a soothing soundscape. The elements combine for three-and-a-half minutes of synthetic serenity.

Caan says the track is the beginning of a series of connected, narrative singles – “Ghost in my Head” and “On & On” are coming up next. The music was written in a period of self-reflection after a period of long weekends getting high. If “High Tides” is a blueprint for what Caan has to offer, then we’ll be waiting for more of this bittersweet escapism.

Describe your music in three words.

confessional, contemporary, pop  

Who is your greatest influence?

It has to be the real songwriters, performers and visionary of past and present generations. The likes of Bob Dylan, George Michael & Erykah Badu to more current acts like Francis & the Lights, Christine and the Queens & the producer i worked with on this EP; Mkulu. I want to reach those echelons with my music. 

Who is the last person you called?

My beautiful niece. 

What did you talk about?

Arsenal.

Would you rather have time or money?

Time.

What’s one item of clothing you couldn’t live without?

Monkey boots. 

What’s the best way to spend £10?

A pint or 2 of Guinness. Thats the Irish in me. 

How about £100?

I love cooking so i’d probably spend it all on fresh ingredients and cook up a something delicious for me and my mates. Maybe some Thai BBQ chicken with sticky rice and naam jim jeaw. The spicier the better. 

One album you couldn’t live without?

Mobb Deep – The Infamous.

What’s happening next for you?  

I’ve been working on a lot of music and it’s all ready. I’m putting out another single this year called “Ghost In My Head”, then I’m dropping two more singles in 2019 followed by my first solo project.