Middlesbrough’s Josh Atikinson’s anthemic single “If I Can Be With You” demonstrates his songwriting talent, bringing gorgeous melodies to the table.

Taking influences from the likes of Willie J Healey, you can really hear the craft that has gone into the songwriting on this track.

Weaving a beautiful melody into a tightly produced arrangement, you can feel the ambitious vision for the track, which is fully realised.

At its heart is a solid acoustic melody on which the rest of the track is built, leading to a massive chorus that feels made for arenas.

The influence of groups such as The Last Shadow Puppets can be felt in the sweeping and grand operatic production, complete with choral backing vocals.

This is all completed by a set of lyrics which look to Atkinson’s past, delivering weight that the instrumentation demands.

Overall, if you love melodic and dramatic indie rock, then this is definitely one to give a try.