Wyn Starks’ voice is like hitting rewind. Taking you back to those sepia-tinged days of soulful rhythm and blues, Starks brings a certain class and vintage sensibility with the sensual and romantic ‘Circles’. Effortlessly cool, Starks takes cues from Stevie Wonder, Prince, Leon Bridges and more, as he wraps his falsetto around a timeless melody, and lyrics which perfectly reflect how he feels in the moment.
Due to popular demand, the re-release of CIRCLES is out now.
Vinyl, cocktails and a dance floor waiting to be stepped on is the vibe conjured up by the velvety tones of Wyn Starks’ classic retro sound. ‘Circles’, his latest release, makes no exception to this rule, crafting a sophisticatedly romantic atmosphere with a stripped back instrumental and his own impressive vocal turn. The official performance video for this song is, fittingly, set on a train station – as if to illustrate the ability of Starks’ voice to travel space and time. His YouTube account as a whole has 2.3M views – and ‘Circles’ is more than a little responsible for that.
The song already has 1.1M streams on Spotify (helping Starks to be well on the way to a quarter of a million followers on the platform) , with the emotion of the music and lyrics credited to its success with his fanbase. It’s no doubt that Starks’ vocals are the component bringing the emotion – the literal range brought to the track is nothing short of breathtaking and deeply moving.
The accompanying music video animates the heartfelt lyrics of this classic ballad and makes them dance around a single figure, who moves in circular motions around a sleepy street nearby a church. It’s both a homage to Starks’ past, and an indication of the power of his music to make people want to stand up and express themselves through dance. It’s also an opportunity to admire the lyricism of the song; simultaneously unique and yet universal, speaking to anyone and everyone who has ever been in love.
Growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the pop singer fell in love with the Motown greats that played throughout his house, and the Gospel music he sang in church. Raised by a single mother, his youth was shaped by insecurity and a strong desire to please those around him. It wasn’t until he moved to Nashville that he discovered his true identity and self-worth, both personally and professionally. His newfound confidence has shaped the music he’s crafting – a melting pot of old-school R&B, retro pop and Motown magic rooted in love, acceptance and inclusion.