Lucy Fitzgerald 
If you haven’t heard ORKAH’s latest track “Head Down” yet, you’re definitely missing out on a gem that deserves a permanent spot in everyone’s playlist – I love the song so much, and it’s just one of those tracks that instantly clicks, giving off that late-night, headphone-on vibe you’ll keep coming back to. The Birmingham-based indie quartet has truly outdone themselves here, blending groove-driven beats with an intimate vocal style that feels both personal and cinematic.
Produced by Fred Cox (who’s worked with heavy hitters like Kasabian and Rag’n’Bone Man), the track’s sonic atmosphere is gritty yet warm, striking that sweet spot between raw emotion and polished production. There’s this heartbeat-like pulse running through it, and the ambient vocal layers just elevate the whole experience, making it feel like a nighttime stroll through empty city streets.
The chorus, with its mantra-like “Don’t you hold your head down,” is super catchy and heartfelt, a reminder to keep pushing forward no matter how heavy things get. Fun fact: that emotional lift in the chorus? Totally accidental! The band stumbled upon a vocal delay effect during recording, and it ended up becoming a highlight of the song. That’s the magic of making music, right?
With “Head Down,” ORKAH isn’t just delivering a song; they’re sharing a piece of themselves and inviting you to reconnect with your own resilience. Go give it a spin – you won’t regret it.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
