Konrick's Debut hits Soft, but Stays loud, Press Play and You’ll Say it's “All I Need” Too!
- Esther
- Aug 10
- 3 min read
The debut single “All I Need” by the Newcastle-based newcomer, Konrick, glides in on a wave of dreamy guitar haze, understated emotion, and raw vulnerability. Written and produced entirely in his bedroom, this track doesn’t just introduce an artist but also reveals his world. And what a quietly powerful, deeply personal world it is. Released on June 27th, it feels like the kind of song that finds you exactly when you need it, honest, hushed, and healing.
“All I Need” is a dreamy slice of alt indie R&B/pop that feels like a personal letter written in sound, one sealed with both heartache and healing. From the moment the track begins, you’re submerged in a hazy atmosphere of washed-out guitars and ambient textures. It’s minimal but never empty; each element seems chosen not just for sound but for emotional resonance. The drums kick in with a steady, confident groove, and Konrick’s voice rises like vapor-clear, weighty, and smooth, cutting through the mix without overpowering it. “You’re all I need,” he sings, not as a declaration to win someone over, but as a confession, gentle, sure, and tender. That phrase anchors the entire track, appearing like a mantra as the song flows between reflection and revelation. What sets this apart isn’t just the melody or production, though both are incredibly well-realized for a debut. It’s how the lyrics resonate with authenticity and personal weight.
“You came like a spark in the pouring rain / Lit me up, now I can’t explain”
Lines like this are quietly cinematic, capturing vivid emotion in tight, relatable images. There’s a sense of vulnerability running throughout the track, not performative or polished, but lived-in. And it makes sense. Konrick wrote this song in the wake of deep personal loss, drawing inspiration from his late brother and the healing presence of his young nephew, born shortly after the tragedy. That kind of duality of grief and grace, absence and arrival, sits at the core of the song’s emotional DNA.
You feel it especially in the second verse - “Late nights, your hand in mine / Talking like we’re out of time” as there’s no rush here, just a willingness to sit in the moment, to be lost if it means being lost with someone. Konrick walks a fine line between genres, balancing soft indie pop sensibilities with the lush undercurrent of alternative R&B. Think early Joji or Brent Faiyaz with a touch of SZA’s intimacy. The guitar tones sway between lo-fi haze and sharp clarity, reflecting emotional transitions throughout the track. The synth work? Subtle but crucial, like light leaking through curtains on a late Sunday morning. Every beat, every note, feels intentional but never forced.
The chorus swells just enough to lift without overwhelming - “You’re the missing piece that I couldn’t see / Now I’m finally free”, it’s the kind of lyric that feels obvious in hindsight, yet still lands with the weight of realization. That’s the beauty of this track: its simplicity is deceptive. What feels like a late-night lullaby holds multitudes, grief turned into grace, sorrow into song.
From a production standpoint, it’s astonishing to think this was recorded entirely in a bedroom studio. “All I Need” carries the polish of a seasoned pro, yet retains the warmth and closeness of something deeply personal. The mix is clean, the vocals sit just right in the pocket, and the backing layers float rather than clutter.
The thing of note, if this is what Konrick is capable of with a home studio, a guitar, and a story to tell, then the future is wide open. There's something about this track, gentle, graceful, grief-tinged yet glowing, that makes it stick. “All I Need” is not just a song to be heard, but to be held. So if you're searching for something real, something soft, sincere, and soul-deep, “All I Need” might be exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Stream it, sit with it, and let this vibe remind you that quiet music can still speak the loudest.
Listen to "All I Need" on #Spotify below -
You can check out and follow Konrick's musical journey on his Instagram profile here: https://www.instagram.com/konrick0
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