On his inaugural ⁣album, For Those I Cherish,released in 2021,David​ Balfe skillfully blended ​elements of poignant poetry,the edgy synthpop of the Eighties,and a rich tapestry of sample-driven electronica.this work serves ⁣as a heartfelt tribute to his ‍late friend Paul⁢ Curran, who tragically took his own life‌ in ​2018. The outcome is ​reminiscent of ⁤Kae Tempest’s lyrical depth combined with the eclectic soundscapes found in Unique Expose; it’s an album steeped in bittersweet nostalgia for simpler times ⁢while echoing the subdued joy often found ‍on dance floors.