These LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks come to you from artists like Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard, Fish And Scale, Jonivan Jones, and more!
1. Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard – A New Moon
A New Moon blends folk-chill with new-age indie-pop textures, and it does so with finesse and a calmness that warms your heart. Creating the kind of atmosphere that makes it easy for you to forget all your worries, just for a little while, the song wraps you in a gentle hug made of reflective yet light vocals, an acoustic guitar that takes you to a place where it’s just you and the music, and a rhythm layer that’s there just enough to be grounding without becoming overwhelming. A track that knows the value of leaving space within itself to breathe, this one’s a must-listen!
2. Fish And Scale – Tapestry
Fish And Scale’s Tapestry is contemplative in the way that doesn’t draw attention through noise; rather, it blooms open slowly, drawing you in to explore its swirling thoughts as it does, too. Starting off restrained and almost hushed, it swells into something expansive and cinematic in sound, reflecting the ups and downs of trying to process your own complex emotions. What’ll draw you to the track is its rawness: no element seems overthought or tinkered with to the point of sterility. Instead, it stays vulnerable, transforming doubt into something beautiful, a resolution to aspire to. Give Tapestry a listen here!
3. Jonivan Jones – Take my Heart (to its grave)
A track tinged with country influences throughout, Take my Heart (to its grave) is rugged and no-frills – you can immediately imagine this being performed live at a small-town bar you just happen to stumble upon. Thematically, the song explores weariness, the rest after a long and tiring journey, without ever sounding cynical or defeatist – a balance that’s difficult to strike for most. What’s really unique about this track is the way Jonivan Jones handles emotion through it: the sorrow becomes something grounding, something to remind you of where you came from, and how far you’ve come. Check it out here!
4. Black and White Rewrite – Tokyo Ghost
“Desperate and almost all alone / I landed after everything had closed…”
Creating a haunting image of a usually bustling, bright city after-hours, when everything’s gone dark and silent, Black and White Rewrite’s Tokyo Ghost captures the time of day where nothing feels familiar or comforting – a city of ghosts, as they sing. The track focuses on that one specific moment, that feeling, letting nothing else muddy it; this leads to a focused hard-rock, almost punk sound to the track, creating an atmosphere that’s energetic yet highlights the disorientation that comes with a moment like that. Listen to Tokyo Ghost here!
5. Albert Eno – Stay
Albert Eno’s Stay, with Frida Bollani Magoni, is the perfect example of airy, open music. It leans into being understated rather than grandiose, and that’s where its true staying power comes from: the kind of song that doesn’t need to resort to gimmicks to hold your attention. It combines restrained production with beautifully delivered, restless, urgent vocals from Albert Eno, juxtaposed with Frida Bollani Magoni’s ethereal voice that floats above every layer, from the piano to swelling strings. The song’s structure mirrors the instability of relationships, of wanting someone to stay longer than they can – or want to – creating a mood and atmosphere that’s completely immersive. Listen here!
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