DUNCAN SPENCER
MUSICIAN & SONGWRITER
Earmilk
“Duncan's mesmerizing baritone delivers each line with gut-wrenching sincerity, creating an unforgettable musical experience that reaches into the very core of the human experience.”
BIO
Raised by a music-obsessed father (and a patient mother) who transformed the family’s spare room with a 3,000-strong record collection, it is hardly a surprise that Duncan Spencer’s music is a melting pot of genres and influences. He sings of heartbreak and hope, of hardship and history and wraps it in the best of Indie, Folk and Rock.
Although he cites Tom Waits and Nick Cave as key influences, Duncan Spencer’s literate songwriting is perfectly suited for modern times. Since making his official debut in 2019, he has been steadily gaining acclaim for his intricate storytelling and expertly crafted songs.
Duncan Spencer has an uncanny ability to find beauty in life’s most difficult moments. The characters in his songs are frequently haunted by their pasts, struggling to find redemption in an unforgiving world. And yet, his songs remain strangely cathartic and hopeful.
On the dramatically titled ‘Oh What A Glamorous Tragedy This Love Is,’ he focuses on the intersection between hope, reality, and regret.
“We’ve been drinking since the early afternoon, but I’m drunk on you, not the Aperol spritz, he sings with a wink. There’s always deep sincerity beneath his light-hearted come-ons, as he eventually com-pares his lover to the Mona Lisa without a hint of irony. It’s a touching song with a unique, if slightly moribund view of modern romance.
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UPCOMING RELEASE
On his recent run of singles, Duncan Spencer has expertly toed the line between devastating heart-break and pop accessibility, weaving tales of emotional turmoil with catchy melodies that resonate with listeners. His last single ‘Oh what a glamorous tragedy love is’ received glowing reviews, with Disney Music Supervisor Brian Vickers saying “a truly gut wrenching look at the ending of a relation-ship. This is storytelling at its finest”. He refines this formula to an art form on the Bleachers-esque ‘Magnolia Baby.
Magnolia Baby’ explores themes of self-discovery, love, and connection. The song opens with a poignant conversation: "Well, you seem lost," she said, "Maybe go figure why / Your bird's not in its tree / Spark's gone from your eye." These lines set the stage for a narrative that delves into the com-plexities of relationships and personal growth. perfectly encapsulating the rawness and intensity of short-lived romance. The track's blend of indie and folk elements, combined with Spencer's emotive vocal delivery, creates a soothing yet compelling soundscape. "Magnolia Baby" is a testament to Duncan Spencer's evolving artistry and ability to capture the nuances of human emotion.
