This Winter

by Gareth Donkin

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London-based singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Donkin caps his breakthrough year with a cozy single for the holidays. "This Winter" follows the release of his full-length debut, Welcome Home, a coming-of-age collection that drew acclaim from the likes of Billboard and BBC Radio 6 (who invited Donkin for an on-air session in September) along with support from Spotify's New Music Friday, Fresh Finds R&B and POLLEN playlists. The 23-year-old's music pulls from soul, funk, pop, yacht rock, hip-hop, jazz, and bossa nova, channeling everything from Michael Jackson and Bill Evans to George Benson and Jamiroquai. Across it all runs Donkin's sense of melody and his unique falsetto, sincere and smiling, which lends itself naturally to the genre and spirit of the holiday season. Over a rich and resonant mix of synth, electric guitar, percussion, and sleigh bells, nodding to classics like Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” Donkin conjures a sweet scene by the fire with someone special. He adds:

“Writing ‘This Winter’ was a well-needed break from writing love songs and focusing on the release of my debut album. A song has never come to fruition this quickly for me. I wanted to capture the same feeling my favourite Christmas/winter-themed songs gave me leading up to the holidays; a song with warm and nostalgic sounds tied with rich harmony. After I produced the beat in September (which felt strange), I enlisted the help of my good friend and bandmate Coby Tom who co-wrote the lyrics and played acoustic and electric guitar on the song. I finished it up in October. I've never released anything like this before, but I'm feeling festive and excited to be sharing it in time for the Xmas season!”

lyrics

Nothing else compares to winter,
It’s the warmth and joy you see,
Everywhere at one,
This season’s what we need

Nothing else compares to winter,
‘cause all of the voices sing to me,
Even at midnight you still hear(/feel) that perfect harmony,
It’s all you need

Does anybody feel the same as me?
There’s something ‘bout the snow on evergreens
When we come together you will see

*instrumental*

Nothing else compares to winter,
Hanging lights will guide your way,
No matter the weather, it’s whatever’s what they’ll say

I see the magic flicker on your face
As we gather ‘round the fireplace,
In the winter sky, the stars align for Christmas day,
So won’t you stay?

Does anybody feel the same as me?
There’s something ‘bout the snow on evergreens
When we come together you will see
*instrumental*

Does anybody feel the same way?

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released December 6, 2023

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Gareth Donkin London, UK

UK based, 23 year old Gareth Donkin’s music is a stunning mix of instrumental virtuosity and emotional intuition, blending highly sophisticated melodic and harmonic craftsmanship with deeply moving lyrical explorations of longing, desire, and determination.

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discography

This Winter

Dec 2023
Welcome Home

Aug 2023
Whenever

Apr 2023
GEEK OUT!

Mar 2023
Autumnbreeze

Nov 2020
Singmetosleep

Nov 2020
Dreaming

Jun 2020
Take it from Me

May 2020
DYK

Nov 2019
Safe and Sound (w/ Daniel Dessoy)

Nov 2019
ease

Aug 2019
Catharsis

May 2019

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