R. F. Coleman sounds like nothing I can really pin my afflictions towards. The rather melodic and groovy ‘I Couldn’t Trust’ feels like an indie tune that’s loaded with a cinematic drape which creates an entire narrative that Coleman builds his performance around. The Melbourne based artist paints a vivid picture not just through the quirky and wacky video held inside a boxing ring but the beautifully measured falsettos he hits on the chorus. The way he so suavely sings the chorus line just oozes a certain incalculable sense of style that makes an artist. As a whole, both the visual and audio element of the song tell the story of R. F. Coleman’s own struggles and journey with sobriety. That hardened relationship he had with substances and his eventual path to today, where he remains entirely clean.
The now songwriter and musician has lived a storied life and had plenty of experiences to share at a dinner party. But, perhaps his greatest gift to the world around him will remain a slew of delectable indie tunes like ‘I Couldn’t Trust’.