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“Lifeline” by Ervin Munir features Kate Swanson and brings something real to the table.
The track opens with simple piano notes that immediately set a reflective mood. Then Kate Swanson’s voice enters, and it’s the kind of vocal performance that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen. There’s a clarity to her delivery that feels both vulnerable and strong at the same time.
When Ervin joins in for the chorus, something special happens. The two voices fit together naturally, not in that overproduced way you sometimes hear, but like two people who actually understand what they’re singing about. The guitars build as the song progresses, adding layers without ever feeling too heavy or overdone.
For anyone who’s followed Ervin’s work through albums like “Broken Compass” and “Pure and Simple,” this feels like a natural evolution. He’s always written about human connection, but pairing with Kate Swanson brings out new dimensions in both artists.
Worth noting that Ervin’s become a real fixture in the North Norfolk music community since settling in Sheringham back in 2011. Between co-running the “Rock the Lobster” open mic nights and his own performing schedule, he’s put in the work. The BBC airplay and blog coverage didn’t come from nowhere.
“Lifeline” is out now. If you’re into folk music that actually means something, give it a listen.
Listen To “Lifeline” By Ervin Munir
He discovered the gem when he was 12 years old and still has it now, claiming it to be why he fell in love with music. He likes to play disc golf when he's not writing about music. He is a one-of-a-kind individual who is always the first to bust out his air guitar on the dance-floor.
- Ervin Munir, “Lifeline” – New Music - December 8, 2025
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