After supporting Ché Aimee Dorval on UK Tour, receiving BBC Radio 6 and BBC Introducing airplay, Ian Bareham returns with a captivatingly heartfelt tribute to losing someone you love, ‘Afraid To Bleed’. Whilst navigating his own personal journey of loss, this single is an incredible return to releasing for Ian Bareham, and is setting out to be a comfort to those of us struggling with similar sentiments.

Delving into the depths of loss and love, Ian Barehams’ latest offering ‘Afraid To Bleed’ promises to resonate deeply with listeners. Whilst capturing thoughts, feelings, and fears that arise during grief, this single is an unwaveringly vulnerable tribute to losing someone you love. The soundscape is rooted in indie-folk, with thick guitar lines swimming underneath Ian’s soul-stirring melodies and light synths floating in the sonic atmosphere. From the opening refrain, Ian’s direct and emotive lyrics speak directly to the heart, whilst Ian’s captivating tone keeps you locked into the emotion at the core of this track.

Speaking on his creative process of ‘Afraid To Bleed’, Ian Bareham shares, “Music is a great healer. Songwriting has always been a way for me to navigate through the various highs and lows of life. After losing my mum, it helped me work through my grief, finding moments of comfort and understanding.”

Throughout this heartfelt performance, Ian Bareham invites listeners to embark on a cathartic musical experience, offering comfort, and understanding to those grappling with similar sentiments.

Listen to ‘Afraid To Bleed’ here.

About Ian Bareham
Hailing from Yorkshire, Ian Bareham is an indie–folk singer-songwriter who has been offering up heartfelt singles over the past few years. His debut EP ‘Perfect Storm’ launched him into the indie-folk scene, and was a showcase in the incredible intricacy of his songwriting. With tender lyricism and mesmerising melodic harmony, each of the three tracks delved deeper into Ian Barehams’ artistry. His second release ‘Stay The Night’ racked up nearly one million streams on Spotify alone.

With his immersive and immediate songs of beginnings, heartbreak, and hope, Ian delivers intimate live performances and draws the audience with the thump of his old suitcase kick-drum and the luscious tones of his mahogany guitar.

Citing influences in the likes of Glen Hansard, Vance Joy, and Damien Rice, Ian’s honest tones and emotive guitar lines power achingly beautiful and vulnerable songs of love and loss. Fresh off the back of a UK Tour, supporting Ché Aimee Dorval, Ian is in the midst of planning a series of new single releases for 2024. Building on the momentum of ‘Afraid To Bleed’, Ian Bareham is gearing up to release a radiantly upbeat single ‘Call Me In The Morning’ this Summer.

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