In this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, experience sublime tunes and sentimental themes from three remarkable artists, M. Dunton, Laertis, and Cat Cork.
M. Dunton - Dark Deeds
M. Dunton has a way of consuming you in the melody and message of his soundscapes that feels soothing yet stirring. His ability to render expansive realms as well as infectious tunes does not come as a surprise, given the level of imagination and skill with which he crafts his songs. In Dark Deeds M. Dunton takes a plunge into the depths of emotion, conjuring a musical world that is soaked in melancholy, enigma, and passion. The music, like water, envelops you in the fluidity of the gentle rhythm, of the acoustic melodies, of the luminous ambiance. Free falling in this medium is the somber but powerful voice of M. Dunton. It swims through tunes with grace and smoothness that inspires awe. The vastness of the music does not overwhelm, it rouses yet feels tranquil, it engulfs yet releases you, like being underwater in the ocean. A deeply moving song that will linger in your mind. Listen to Dark Deeds by M. Dunton here!
Laertis - Things
London-based singer-songwriter Laertis crafts a breezy and groovy sound in Things. Laertis serves an intoxicating concoction of eclectic influences, featuring Mediterranean Folk, Soul, Latin, Rock and Pop sounds in this track. A buoyant percussion opens the track to an intriguing start, joined by muted guitar tunes and reverb-drenched quirky vocals. As the music progresses, things start to get more interesting and animated; brighter acoustic strums, new textures of beats, expressive vocals, and dreamy interludes take over your spirit. Laertis keeps you engrossed and thoroughly entertained with the unique aural elements and its infectious energy, getting you dancing in no time. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Laertis unleashes a fuzzy riff fervor onto the music, enthralling you with the inventiveness. Things is an exotic sonic gem that belongs in your playlist. Listen to Things by Laertis here!
Cat Cork - Post Man
Australia-based musician Cat Cork reinvents folk sounds through artful, atmospheric perspectives. In Post Man, Cat Cork sends us into a reverie, one that gains color and dimension through lively drums, dreamy reverb-soaked melodies, vibrant horns, and poignant vocals. The music is lush, decorated with vivid textures and tones and yet it does not saturate, it enlivens. There is an undertone of somber contemplation intertwined with stirring realizations, and Cat Cork eases us into these themes through a bright and warm soundscape. The singer’s voice, emotional and hazy, guides you through the unfolding instrumental scene and lyrical story, like a philosopher explaining complex phenomena. The brilliance lies in the intricacy that makes you want to pay attention to every note, every beat, and every word in order to perceive the whole, grand image of the song. Listen to Post Man by Cat Cork here!
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