The versatility of Lou Stone comes across in full force in his latest track, ‘Truth Toy’. “It’s a song about cutting through the shit we all experience at the beginning of a relationship,” he explains. “Breaking down the walls we put up to find the truth, I am asking people to be honest with one another”. The emotionally charged lyrics are delivered by his stunning voice, which balances perfectly atop warm chords and a restrained drum pattern. The harmonious chorus layers his voice into a twisting, singalong melody, bringing a new dimension to the excellent track. The rest of 2019 will see Stone continue playing his hypnotic solo shows. -Dan Peeke