The prestigious Crack in the Road SOTW award for this week goes to the brilliantly atmospheric May I Walk With You by the UK’s very own Star Slinger.

Since my discovery of his music I have been completely and utterly hooked, not only on his recent release Volume 1, but also on his many other tracks and remixes. Having remixed the likes of Coolrunnings and Fiveng, Darren Williams really showcases both his knowledge of excellent music, as well as his ability to produce innovative and stimulating songs.

May I Walk With You is the most recent offering from Williams, and again is a free download from his bandcamp site, showing his never ending generosity and belief in the freedom of accessibility of music. Featuring a sample of the Life Without Buildings track The Leanover, May I Walk With You is a progressive and soulful experience, capturing the imagination and ears of the listener. An infectious hook repeats throughout the entire song, whilst the vocals complement the splendid beat; one of my tracks of the year so far.