Midnight Wayne - Transcend EP Review

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Midnight Wayne, also known as Wayne Soper formerly of The Hot Sprockets has released his first solo music since the bands split in 2018. Wayne has been working away diligently in his home studio creating a brand new sound which is a departure from his Hot Sprockets days. "Transcend" was recorded and produced by Midnight Wayne at his home studio and was then mixed and mastered by Alex Borwick and Pete Maher respectively.




The opening track from the EP "Stars" is the aural result of a sprocket taking a stroll down an electronic avenue. It's dreamy with a profound airy pop feel to it. It's a love letter to his former band mates with one eye on the past but with two feet firmly in the future.
"World To Keep Me Under" has a very calming effect on the listener as Wayne's vocals ebb and flow like the waves of a gentle sea.
"Someone Like You" is like the reemergence of good times and happiness which is evident in the change in tone as the music is more upbeat and there's a certain twinkle in Wayne's voice.
"Transcend" is an incredible piece of music. The enthusiasm hides the darkness of the lyrics which tell a story of depression and mental health issues.
The EP closer "Pieces Of Me" is pure raw emotion mixed with optimism and shows a rare vulnerability.

"Transcend" is a heartfelt EP full of feeling and emotion from a man who went from the highs of fronting a hugely popular rock band to calling it quits and then having to deal with the fallout of that decision  which ultimately led to depression, mental health problems and feelings of guilt. They then give way as Wayne finds happiness and the welcoming of new life. A fantastic first solo effort from Midnight Wayne.

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