The latest single from indie-rap newcomer Tycho Jones is the phenomenal ‘Don’t Be Afraid’. After kicking off with a mysterious vocoder, the track gives way to a bouncy indie track, built on a thick bass line and an impressive vocal that stretches effortlessly from the deeper accent-retention of the verses to the impressive falsetto of the chorus to the rap of the third verse. A smooth, gritty electronic bass line is introduced to the texture and influence from the likes of Plan B can be felt in this marriage between soulful singing and unexpected bursts of rap. - Dan Peeke