This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you alt-country tracks, immensely touching piano ballads, and more. The list features artists Anna Young, Ty Wilson, Jacob Rountree, and more.
Anna Young - We Found Love
Marking Young’s entry into the world of music after a sixteen-year long break, ‘We Found Love’ marks a freshness, a gentility that is sure to stay with you long after the last note plays out. The instrumentation is largely characterised by gentle percussion, spread out synths, grounding acoustic guitars, and steering piano notes and electric guitar riffs. Young’s vocals are full of warmth and feeling and hope. The lyrics capture the idea of finding love when you least expect to and in someone you least expect to, making it a track that will be relatable to many, all across the world.
Ty Wilson - Chasin’ Headlights
A gritty, yet emotional electric guitar opening up the track, ‘Chasin’ Headlights’ by Ty Wilson is the alt-country rock song you did not know your playlist needed. The instrumentation is brimming with soul and emotionality that you will find yourself helplessly affected by. The lyricism is full of imagery, as it takes on a storytelling mode, giving you a whole short film to picture in your head. Wilson’s vocals are simply stunning, and that is putting it mildly, as it brings together the story and emotion through unbelievable richness and vulnerability. There is no going back from this song after the first listen.
Jacob Rountree - Grace
Sombre, introspective reverb drenched guitar riffs starting off the track, ‘Grace’ by Jacob Rountree feels like floating on a lake under the shadows of swaying trees on a spring evening. The instrumentation is meditative, and pushes you to look within yourself. The song builds on to involve steady percussion patterns and guitars, but never in an overwhelming manner, thus, maintaining the gentility of the song. Rountree’s vocals too are rich and full of depth and adds great textures to the song. Give this song a listen and you will find yourself in awe of the paths it takes in its duration of 5:41 minutes.
Gerry Farrow and Rue Randall - Untouchable
Gentle guitar layers introducing the song, ‘Untouchable’ by Gerry Farrow and Rue Randall is the kind of song you listen to while staring at the night sky, lost in thought. The instrumentation is largely guitar driven, with steady drum patterns that ground the song. The simplicity in the instrumentation allows the vocals and thereby the lyrics to shine through. The dual vocals bring in a lot of character and personality to the song, and makes it almost feel like an active dialogue between two people. The song builds and reaches a peak towards the end, then falls gently, bringing about a full circle moment. Give this song a listen and have your heart touched by it.
Frank Hazel - Ways and Means
With a beautiful guitar and harmonica layered sound opening the track, ‘Ways and Means’ by Frank Hazel feels like a cup of tea on a winter’s evening. The instrumentation is simple and sweet, with a gentle layering of pianos, electric guitar and acoustic guitar, which doesn’t overwhelm what the song is trying to convey. The song through these layers builds beautifully and gradually, in an unhurried manner. Hazel’s vocals are rich and seasoned, and seem to hold immense wisdom. It is hard to not absolutely fall in love with the song on the very first listen, and we think you ought to gift yourself the joy that the song is.
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