It is difficult to balance a reverence for the Golden Age of Soul Music with the ability to create something new and fresh, but New Orleans-raised, London-based singer and songwriter Acantha Lang has excelled at walking that tightrope for the past few years. She is the reigning “New Artist Of The Year” in the SoulTracks Readers’ Choice Awards, and she has been quickly gathering fans around the world with her Standing on the Shoulders of... video series.
Now as Acantha puts the final touches on her debut full length album, she’s delivered another soulful gem in the form of the new single, “Carry The Weight.” She tells us, “I was talking with a friend and we both shared that we struggle to ask for help, especially when we need it the most. We realized that we both have friends who are also guilty of this. From there, the concept for ‘Carry The Weight’ was born. A song about helping each other and learning that you can be strong and still accept help from the people who care about you.”
This powerful and relatable message is cast in a Memphis soul stew of organ and horns, giving it an instant classic vibe that should appeal to both traditional soul fans and young listeners craving musical depth. We’re proud to present “Carry The Weight” as our Song of the Month for November. It is another amazing entry from an artist who is on a creative run that music fans around the world are digging. Check it out below.
By Chris Rizik
Song of the Month
Acantha Lang – “Carry The Weight”
