LITM Singer-songwriter brings you weekend tunes featuring Coral Z, Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves and iRO
1. Coral Z – "No More"
Coral Z's "No More" is that hot declaration you want to air in your car with the windows down after a goodbye to something, or somebody, that no longer serves you. From the opening beat, this song vibrates with confidence. The production has that slick, contemporary-pop texture shot through with electronic accents, but it's Coral Z's vocals that take centre stage, strong, vivid, and full of sass. She doesn't simply sing the words; she claims them, like a queen striding through a throng, head held aloft. What is so refreshing is the way the song navigates raw emotion with an inescapable beat. You sense the heartache in the lyrics, but the vibe yells freedom and empowerment. It's that sort of anthem you find yourself wanting to raise your hands and cry out, "No more drama, no more games!.” If you’re building a playlist of breakup-to-glow-up tracks, this belongs right at the top.
2. Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves – “Out of The Woods (Live at Beckview Studios)”
Live tracks tend to be bare-bones, but Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves make minimalism work with "Out of The Woods." This live track exudes sincerity. the kind that prompts you to shut your eyes and picture yourself in a snug studio with the band directly in front of you. The acoustic guitar is forefront, rich and natural, while the vocals have a bruised, soul-moving candidness. You can almost hear the imperfections in the playing, and that's precisely what makes it so perfect. It's folk at its finest, intimate, emotional, and full of lyrical richness. The harmonies are stunning, softly interweaving in and out, like light filtering through woodland trees (pun absolutely intended). This tune doesn't command your attention with glossy production; it deserves it with emotion and narrative.
If you've been hankering for music that's real, this one grabs and holds on.
3. iRO (Ori Rakib) – "Lonely"
There is something romantically haunting about iRO's "Lonely." It begins with a fragile melody that sounds like a breath in the darkness, immediately setting a cosy atmosphere. iRO's vocals are smooth yet exposed, conveying the pain of loneliness in a way that's refreshingly universal. The lyrics don’t overcomplicate things; they hit straight at the heart of what loneliness feels like. And then there’s the production, minimal but purposeful, with subtle electronic layers adding depth without overshadowing the emotion. It’s almost cinematic, the kind of track you’d expect to hear during a quiet, powerful scene in an indie film. What is so striking about this song is the way it takes sadness and turns it into something weirdly reassuring, like a cosy blanket for a chilly evening. It's sad, yes, but not despairing. By the time the song is over, you are both heavier and lighter simultaneously, a compliment to iRO's creativity.
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