August Charles, the Zambian-born, Yorkshire-raised retro soul singer-songwriter returns with a deeply personal and spiritually grounded single, 'Father'. Known for expressive vocal arrangements and thought-provoking lyricism, August Charles has been building a reputation for emotionally sincere music that feels both intimate and timeless. On 'Father' that emotional core is centre stage. The hook 'Father don’t you let me go, just set your eyes on me / even though I’m falling slow I landed on my feet' feels like both prayer and promise. Musically, the track drifts with a patient soulfulness that mirrors its lyrical heartbeat, anchored by his warm, textured vocals that feel both intimate and timeless. This single has been in the making for some time, and that patience shows in its depth. It’s a song born from reflection rather than impulse, and it resonates like a reason to slow down and be honest with where your heart is. For listeners who have followed August Charles’ journey, 'Father' feels like a natural evolution: the same soulful storyteller, maturing in confidence and vulnerability. In a catalogue rooted in emotional texture and soulful atmosphere, this latest release stands out as a moment of quiet clarity: music that reaches for peace, acknowledges struggle, and lands gently on faith. -Rachel Fryer