Maverick Sabre - If I Could Only Love You Again (Official Video)
Picture Credit: Nahwand Jaff
Singer-Songwriter-Producer Maverick Sabre returns with the release of his new single, If I Could Only Love You Again, setting the stage for his forthcoming fifth studio album, Burn The Right Things Down, arriving October 18th via FAMM. The dreamlike single captures a unique mix of euphoric freedom and raw emotion with a nostalgic bassline that immediately captivates. The hopeful and blissful lyric “If tomorrow comes, I hope it brings us all a healing” infuses the song with joy and optimism, creating an uplifting and transformative tone. The cinematic video, directed by Billy King, takes viewers on a surreal journey through scenes that blur the boundary between life and death. It creates a dreamlike atmosphere where the two states are artfully juxtaposed, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. Burn The Right Things Down began to take shape towards the end of last year, sparked by a sudden and intense sense of urgency—a brush with existentialism. It wasn’t triggered by a particular loss but rather a profound realisation that change was necessary. Mav decided to step back from London and immerse himself in crafting music that resonated with his vision. Embracing the notion that tomorrow isn't promised, he allowed this newfound perspective to drive his creative process.
Born in Stoke Newington, Mav moved to Ireland when he was four, spending his formative years in County Wexford before returning to London when he was seventeen. Raised on a rich musical diet of Blues, Folk, and Country passed down from his father, he developed an early and unshakable passion for music. This love evolved as he dove into the Irish Hip-Hop scene as a young teen, quickly gaining recognition as both an MC and a producer, crafting beats throughout his adolescence. Over the years, his sound has evolved into a distinctive fusion of his diverse influences, drawing further inspiration from trailblazers like The Stone Roses, The Beatles, Tupac, Cymande, 9th Wonder, DJ Premier and Nas. In today's music landscape, few can claim a career spanning over a decade, but Irish singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Maverick Sabre stands among them. With four albums under his belt and collaborations with artists like George The Poet, Ghetts, Nia Archives, Joey Bada$$, Chronixx, Jorja Smith, Nile Rogers, Vintage Culture and Chase & Status, to name a few, Sabre has kept himself busy.
Over the coming months, Mav will be bringing Burn The Right Things Down to life with a series of special performances in unique settings. He'll kick things off with his Live To Vinyl event at the legendary Metropolis Studios in West London, where he'll record the album in a single take, pressed live to vinyl in front of an intimate audience of just 30 people—capturing the magic in real-time. More news on where to experience the album live in the next week.