Edinburgh's Michael Steele Returns with Haunting beautiful New Single 'Mosaic' – Out July 11

Edinburgh based singer-songwriter Michael Steele is set to release his latest single ‘Mosaic’ on July 11, offering a hauntingly beautiful first glimpse into his forthcoming EP of the same name (due July 25th).

Blending ambient textures, understated guitar work, and subtle synths, ‘Mosaic’ is anchored by Steele’s warm, introspective vocals. The live rhythm section aggiunge a grounded, organic feel to the otherwise ethereal soundscape.

Recorded live and expertly mixed and mastered by Sam J Smith at Green Door Studios in Glasgow, the track feels both intimate and expansive, like a private confession whispered into a vast open space.

Thematically, ‘Mosaic’ cattura il dolore dell’amore non rispettato, ma anche la tranquilla pace che ne segue, il modo in cui i ricordi, una volta dolorosi, possono prendere su una luce morbida.

"Si tratta di quanto vividi quei ricordi possano apparire quando il desiderio alla fine si trasforma in una solitudine pacifica", spiega Steele. “E trovare la bellezza in questo”.

Rooted in a sense of emotional honesty and creative freedom, the single unfolds like a slow exhale, quietly powerful, deeply reflective, and beautifully unhurried.

A self-described genre-diverse outlier, Steele leans fully into his individuality, crafting music on his own terms, free from commercial expectations. ‘Mosaic’ reflects that freedom: a delicate, deliberate work that’s both deeply personal and quietly universal.

Credits:

Vox/guitar/synth - Michael Steele
Drums - Louis Muller Stewart
Bass - Fraser MacCallum
Written - Michael Steele
Mixed and Mastered - Sam J Smith at Green Door
Cover Art - Kim Grant