Vulnerable yet elegant, the single presents a soulful meditation on the quiet anticipation of loss, communicated through rich vocals, sweeping textures and expressive instrumentation
Rising indie-soul artist Drez Camino marks a striking sophomore release with “We Need Time (To Get Over Things)”. Such striking musicianship provides a natural foundation for Drez’s deeply considered lyricism. From the very first line, a core sentiment of his work emerges: “I hope, when time’s folding down on you, that this train, this mind, and this brain won’t feel so strained”. In other words, Drez expresses a solemn anticipation that often accompanies saying goodbye.
This may appear a dramatic change in direction following his indie-pop debut single, “For a Little While”. However, as explained in a recent interview with Dave Gilyeat for BBC Introducing, for Drez it is simply an unexplored area of the same sonic universe: “‘indie-soul’ is the vision, and this leans more into the latter half of that.”
The track first drew inspiration from the textures and depth of gospel music: a recent fascination for Drez, which he then fused with a deep appreciation for soul and blues. In a moment of spontaneity, Drez initially wrote the song as a last-minute setlist addition for an upcoming show. While it would have been easy to present the track in the context of a break-up, Drez instead chose to diverge from his usual, romantic themes and reflect on the concept of passing itself. With everything from the artwork to the musical performance contributed by his close friends, the result is a deeply personal composition woven from touching moments across Drez’s life so far.
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Artist bio: A London artist of Filipino heritage, Drez Camino crafts indie-soul soundscapes still warm from the hazy confinement of the bedroom they were written in. Rooted in deep reflection yet raw in execution, his sound pulls from sodium-lit soul, VHS-punk grit and a voice that both enchants and burns, like cigarette smoke dancing into your eyes. Raised in Reading, just an hour west of London, Drez’s childhood orbited an indie-rock culture that defined his identity yet denied his image. Never to see an Asian artist command the scene he loved, Drez Camino has never had the choice of imitation. Now, as he starts his own path, he faces nothing but an open space to make his own.
