This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks has got songs with experimental layers, folk pop sound, country-rock mix, and more. The list features artists Vemalo, BE|AH, Gitta de Ridder, and more.
Vemalo - Outside of Me
Vemalo’s ‘Outside of Me’ is a song that builds softly allowing you to gradually be taken over by it. An exploration of one’s own self, one’s own thoughts, the track with its vulnerable vocals, gentle synths and gentle peaks, creates an atmosphere that will draw you in and keep you until the end of the 4:15 minutes. The lyrics “Our time is past, all we have is history / It shows how right someone can be / But how wrong the timing was for you and me” mirror thoughts that one might have in hindsight, when all has been said and done. A journey through one’s mind, this song will demand you pay attention to it – its poetic lyrics as well as its beautiful musicality.
BE|AH - Would You?
With layers you wouldn’t see coming, BE|AH’s ‘Would You?’ maintains simplicity while being unique in its sound. The transitions, as layers are added and taken off in the track, give the song its personality. The song has a very dream-like, otherworldly sound about it, with its raw guitar strumming and a drum pattern that slowly grows on to the song. The minimal instrumentation allows for the vocals and lyrics to shine through which centre the vulnerability in the song. Lyrically the song focuses on things left unsaid and the longing that stems from the same. All in all the song is a poignant exploration of the very things that make us humans, and is one that deserves a good listen.
Gitta de Ridder - Heroes For A Day
Starting off with sparse guitar notes and soft, floaty vocals, Gitta de Ridder’s ‘Heroes For A Day’ is a tribute to all the little joys in our life, the ones that make our everyday, in the face of troubles. There is a touch of the folk sound in the song which is beautifully blended with the modern pop and synths. The violins that come in once the song gains intensity along with the lovely harmonies, elevate the ethereal nature of the song. Listening to the song will feel like standing atop green mountains under clear blue skies, with the wind in your hair, and there is no way you wouldn’t like that, so give this one a listen.
Roger Knox - McMasters Ward
A song that is as country as it is folk, Roger Knox’s ‘McMasters Ward’ from his album Buluunarbi and the Old North Star, is storytelling in a song at its best. The song emerges from Knox’s own cultural identity, the indigenous community in Australia. The song offers a window into the lives of the Aboriginal mothers and their experiences in the process of becoming a mother. The instrumentation along with Knox’s heartwarming vocals bring the track to life. Composed impactfully through strong imagery and instrumentation rooted in Knox’s culture, the song as well as the album automatically becomes an important narrative that needs to be heard by all.
Pistol Whip The Devil - The Devil In Me
An anthem for living in the present, ‘The Devil In Me’ by Pistol Whip The Devil is where country meets rock in the best possible way. The highly energetic track will lift your mood from the very first note and you can be assured of that. The vocals, the guitar riffs, all of it complement the message in the song, being not too overly polished and leaving the gritty bits in. There is something nostalgic about the track, as it urges you to be spontaneous, reminding you of days you could be so without a worry. Hit the play button on this song and let it take over the room because this country-rock blend is one of a kind.
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