Though a newcomer on the scene, Quarry’s low-maintenance indie charm has already caught the ears of some of the most influential voices in the industry.
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Stream: “No Ordinary Love” – Quarry
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His debut single, “White Wishy Washy World,” was an experimental alt-pop gem that immediately showed off boundless artistic potential. The follow-up couldn’t be a more distinctive 180-degree shift. Just months after making his stark first impression, Quarry returns with a haunting ballad that demonstrates the remarkable power of restraint and simplicity. “No Ordinary Love” is carefully crafted and wholly compelling, gentle and heady all at once.
Heralded as a “self-contained artist,” Quarry developed his sound nearly in solitude, producing dreamy soundscapes in his own bedroom. This sense of creative lonerism rings true on “No Ordinary Love.” Quarry breaks through the boundaries of genre, appealing to fans of big names like Ben Howard, Matt Corby, Yellow Days, and Bon Iver.
I hate that I’ve been trying to ride the satellite
Holding out my heart to find another one
Reaching for a line I’ve said a thousand times
Any day I’ll make my way to paradise
According to Quarry, the track embodies “a message of personal growth, the internal battle of wanting more and the battle to break old habits.” There’s a desolation lingering in the liminal spaces of a melody so delicately composed. It’s a stripped-back tune, but strikingly direct. Each word is intentional; sharp, yet soft. You’re transported not only to a moment of pain and loss but also to one of strength and clarity. We don’t have to wallow in our sadness. We have to move through it.
Somewhere far from home
It’s sad to know
No ordinary love
Will ever be enough
Stream: “No Ordinary Love” – Quarry
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