Patrick has released his heartfelt new single ‘Heavenly Bodies’.
Patrick’s signature style has developed from his love of the likes of singers including Carole King and Adele with his tracks giving him an outlet to explore emotional periods in his life.
Speaking of his latest single ‘Heavenly Bodies’, Patrick explained: “Short version: I fell for someone I shouldn’t have fallen for. I ignored the signs, until it was too late. My head got fucked up afterwards. I wrote a song as my therapy. Shorter version: Men are dicks.”
To delve into the single release, we caught up with Patrick to learn 5 tracks that influenced ‘Heavenly Bodies’.
Lorde – Perfect Places | Listen via Spotify
This single was the soundtrack to that part of my life. I would listen to the entire ‘Melodrama’ album every day walking through Manchester. Earphones in, blocking the world out. Her heartbreak was talking to my heartbreak. If Lorde could heal, maybe it was possible that I could too.
Emeli Sande- Hurts | Listen via Spotify
Probably the sassiest song I’ve ever heard from Emeli. The isolated vocal telling her story over simple hand clapping. Breathtaking. Emeli has always been a lyrical inspiration of mine.
Adele – Water Under the Bridge | Listen via Spotify
Adele’s lyrics have always spoken to me. Her music is definitely the main reason that I became a singer-songwriter. To me, this track oozes that feeling of desperation to be with the one you feel you love, regardless of the fact you know it’s not in either of your best interests. I FELT THAT! Instrumentally, it made me realise that artists known for their piano ballads can also write and perform those full band bangers and still hit you in the feels. This definitely influenced the birth of ‘Heavenly Bodies’.
Brandi Carlile – Before It Breaks | Listen via Spotify
This track is my heartbreak anthem. Anytime I’ve ever felt remotely heartbroken, I open a bottle, turn the TV to full volume and watch every video I can find online of Brandi performing this live. Truth told it worsens how I feel in the long-term, but in the short term, it’s the best therapy.
Harry Styles – Sign of the Times | Listen via Spotify
This has always felt somewhat heartbreakingly positive to me. It’s as though an entire relationship has imploded but he’s determined to learn from it and ensure his love interest is okay. There’s something beautiful in that. You’ve shared a part of your life with this person, they’ve seen you in a way not a lot of people (or in my case anyone) have seen you before. My relationship was over, we were toxic for each other but I felt a sense of responsibility to make sure my ex was coping with the breakup. Harry captured that for me.
You can listen to Patrick ‘Heavenly Bodies’ below via Spotify: