Like previous single "Reach Out", “Hurtin” see’s Toulouse marry haunting vocals with ethereal instrumental arrangements to create a sonic palette that adheres to all the key considerations of nu-soul but with added touches that make the sound firmly his. There’s a string section, horn stabs, a blinding guitar solo and some superb vocal runs, I mean, what more do you want?

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“Hurtin” is out now via Terrible Records.