Mossfellow - Quotidian (EP)
Bristol based words-smith Mossfellow returns with EP Quotidian.
Multidisciplinary artist, Samuel Fox, aka Mossfellow, has been busy creating his latest indie-folk EP Quotidian, off the back of his single ‘How Long Does This Last’. The EP is being released through Mahogany sounds label.
Mossfellow has been an ardent member of the Bristol music scene for several years, helping to host and run, as well as play in, the well loved Family Business residency at the Gallimaufry. His musical notoriety has found him collaborating with a number of different artists over the years, and has allowed him to pursue music as a career. He’s worked as a session musician, playing guitar and bass for bands such as Supalung. Now focusing on his own sound, he proves his creativity knows little bounds. Mossfellow seamlessly slips between the hiphop jam nights he's helped to curate, and the gentle - yet powerful - sound of his own music. During an interview with Bristol radio station, bcfmradio, Mossfellow explains that Quotidian invites us to empathise with his thoughts on love, loss and community in the modern age, and challenges us to see past constrained male stereotypes.
Quotidian is composed of four tracks, starting with ‘Return To’, a chilled piano led tune which sets the tone of the EP, reflective and intentional.
‘How Long Does This Last’ was written by Mossfellow whilst stuck in traffic in London, during one of the largest marches for Palestine. He reflects that although he felt some discontent at the frustrations of being stuck in traffic, that there are much greater problems at play, putting his own feelings into perspective. He told WORDPLAY that it was in this moment that he realised the great importance of togetherness, especially in the face of adversity. Its beautiful melody is rich with emotion, and reminds me of some of Bombay Bicycle Club's earlier sounds.
Next, ‘Down And Out’ talks about losing an unreliable love and having to let go, despite complicated and profound feelings towards his father. It is a tender ode to what could have been, and explores the responsibility felt when needing to step away from something for the greater good. Its chorus erupts into a crescendo that pulls on the heart strings, ‘you were the biggest part of me’ plays over and over, reminiscent of the anguish he felt in coming to such painful realisations.
Quotidian ends with ‘Over Here’, the most upbeat song sounding on the EP. It talks about missing someone, having to live with that ache, and coming to terms with it. It’s a bittersweet sound, featuring strings and ethereal harmonies over folk guitar and sliding arpeggios.
Watch Mossfellow perform ‘Down And Out’ at the Gallimaufry, Bristol:
Quotidian is a quiet delve into Mossfellow's mind, allowing listeners to feel nurtured by its languid melodies and soft approach to self introversion. It explores the often overlooked emotional vulnerability held by men, and male archetypes. Quotidian revolves around themes of modern madhood through introspective lyricism and symbolic imagery, showing Mossfellow's ability to be vulnerable and forthwrite with his sometimes complicated feelings.
Quotidian is out today (23.05.25) on all streaming platforms.
Stay up to date with Mossfellow: www.foxsamuel.uk
Words: Jessica Holmes