There’s no denying the charm of Heritage Centre frontman Conal McIntyre’s honey-coated twang, but ‘Oldest Friend’ marks the first time the songwriter’s lyrics have caught up with his voice. A bitter ballad and inspirational anthem all wrapped up into one paradox-ridden pop jam, the track is made all the more accessible by its radio-ready shuffle and clanging chorus. Best of all, it’s available for free download at heritagecentre.bandcamp.com.