Wired synths, warped guitars, and a beat that punches, “Paid Besco Am Dim” by Heddlu, aka Rhodri Daniel, takes a personal story and makes it pulse with electric life. From the forthcoming sophomore album Tramor, the song was written for his sister during her fight with breast cancer. It carries the weight of real-life hardship without ever sounding heavy-handed or sentimental.
Instead, it glows with energy and purpose. The most striking thing about the song is its balance. Despite the personal origin, it never drifts into indulgence. The title, “Paid Besco Am Dim”, Welsh for “don’t worry about a thing” acts as both message and mantra, but the music doesn’t just repeat the phrase; it builds a whole world around it. There’s an urgency in the rhythm, and a tension in the textures of layered synths, ragged guitars, and sharp turns that keep the track from coasting on sentiment.
Heddlu’s approach is instinctive as it is refined. After years away from performance due to hearing loss and tinnitus, his return to songwriting has come with a sharpened focus. You can hear it in how he lets each sound serve the song, rather than overwhelm it. There’s a rawness to how the elements are arranged with intention.
The contrast between the chaos of life and the calm of someone standing by your side is what gives “Paid Becso Am Dim” its staying power. It doesn’t ask for attention but sure does earn it through its honesty and fearless energy.
