In this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, we feature three impressive artists, Dylan Galvin, desk lamps, and The Muster Point Project, and their songs will move your soul with emotional and evocative melodies.
Dylan Galvin - Norwegian Wood
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Dylan Galvin puts a cinematic, acoustic-folk spin on the song, ‘Norwegian Wood’ by The Beatles. In this cover, we get to experience the expansive and immersive atmosphere of Dylan Galvin’s soundscapes, one that pulls you in with a magnetic hold. What starts out as a dreamy acoustic opening, with radiant guitar strums, fluttering piano notes, and Dylan’s charismatic vocals, slowly builds into a grand, cinematic show of instrumental brilliance. Halfway in, the music engulfs you into its towering waves of reverb-soaked guitar solos, thumping bass, glistening chimes, and an orchestral ambiance. Yet as you approach the end, the music recedes, seamlessly, into a gentle ebb and flow that absolutely mesmerises. Dylan Galvin’s interpretation of this classic is commendable, in that it retains the spirit of the original and yet adds enough distinct, personal touches to give you a taste of his artistry, one that reflects a deep understanding of melody. Listen to Norwegian Wood by Dylan Galvin here!
desk lamps - Shape I’m In
Musical duo based in Los Angeles, desk lamps craft soundscapes that intoxicate you with a feeling that pushes and pulls between anxiety and carefree release. Their release, Shape I’m In transports you to a place that is soaked in nostalgia and yet is brimming with wonder, excitement, and catharsis. A pulsing percussive rhythm and grounding basslines carries you through the reverberating haze of synth spreads, shimmery guitars, and distant vocals. There is a tenderness and openness to the sound that allows the listener to dissolve into the music and feel the emotions infused in the song. The lush layers of sound add intrigue and intricacy to the music keeping the listener engrossed, awaiting eagerly to experience every musical element and the evocation it has to offer. Shape I’m In is a captivating release from desk lamps, one that will make you want to come back for more. Listen to Shape I’m In by desk lamps here!
The Muster Point Project - What it’s Doing to You
The Muster Point Project’s latest release ‘What it’s Doing to You’ is an eclectic, evocative soundscape. The music, a warm breezy blend of melody and message, is decorated with vibrant guitars, thumping drums, reflective piano, and other prismatic instrumental infusions. However, behind the harmony and comfort of the sound lies a poignant narrative, in the sincere, vulnerable lyricism, an exploration of domestic violence and its lasting effects on people. The singer’s voice, raw and emotive, packs the weight and depth of the lyrics into every melody, uttered with utmost honesty. The Muster Point Project fuses two worlds into one with masterful skill and deep emotionality– a bright bustling soundscape melded with a sombre heavy theme, creating a sonic experience that moves your soul. Listen to What it’s Doing to You by The Muster Point Project here!
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