I first discovered Dexter Britain 10 years ago on Soundcloud when I heard his 2012 release Music To Sell Cars By. I was immediately taken by the richness of his sound and the heart each of his arrangements had, each one teeming with life and dramatic flair. At that point I signed up for his email list and have been receiving periodic updates on his work ever since, including the announcement for his newest album Royalty a few weeks ago which I had the opportunity to listen to over the course this week. Royalty cuts a contemporary classical angle in instrumental form, with Britain’s royal family providing a philosophical backdrop for the music he lays out. The fact that Britain is a self-taught pianist and composer makes it all the more enjoyable to listen to– it’s truly a delight to hear the swelling strings come to life, especially when you consider this richness is all done from his home studio.
Standout Songs: “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown”, “Hall of Mirrors”, “The Lonely Monarch”
