On this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks we have tracks that range from country style music to upbeat Latin pop energy, and one thing that is common in all of these songs is that all of them are brimming with soul. This list features Brandi Myer, Track Dogs, Thomas Roscoe, and more!
Brandi Myer - Crossing the Lines
‘Crossing the Lines’ by Brandi Myer is a soft-paced alternative rock song that echoes the American sound as it presents a story that you are sure to relate with – one of wanting to leave behind circumstances that don’t add up with who you want to be. Blending together soft acoustic guitar layers, a touch of organ, and gentle electric guitar tones, this song is one that will prove to be a lovely companion to you as you drive down a long and quiet road. “Raising down the freeway/ Just a suitcase or two/ All you’ve ever known shrinking in the rearview,” sums up the feeling that the song tries to convey in its beautifully strung melodies.
Track Dogs - Amor De Mi Vida
Track Dogs’ ‘Amor De Mi Vida’ is a song that will have you imagining walking through a Spanish carnival. With its upbeat Latin pop energy laden with a lovely trumpet sound, the song is one that will have you tapping your feet in response. The sense of yearning clubbed with the groovy music will have you hitting on “play” again and again. The vocals beautifully change course, jumping from celebratory tones to passionately desperate tones each time the chorus comes through. “But every time I think I’ve cashed my chips in/ With a lucky hand you deal me back in/ Again, and again, and again and again,” the song shows you the light that love is amidst the struggles of life, and it shows it wonderfully well with its catchy rhythms that will leave a mark on your heart.
Thomas Roscoe - Sooner Than Later
‘Sooner Than Later’ by Thomas Roscoe is a beautifully crafted indie folk tune that delves into the intricacies of long-distance relationships. The soft, uncomplicated electric guitar spread throughout the song along with the rhythm provided by the maracas sets the hopeful tone in the song, which is further backed by the heartrending lyrics penned by Roscoe. “Getting ready for the day on facetime calls, I still got your pictures hanging on my wall,” throws light on the tangible moments that people in long-distance relationships can relate with. The shift from verse to chorus is so very smooth – with a pick in pace that feels natural. The song is sure to be one among those that you will find yourself returning to.
Cheyanne Summer - Prom Queen
Blending retro elements with pop, Cheyanne Summer’s ‘Prom Queen’ will make you think of 80s rom-coms. The song, which is a part of Summer’s EP ‘We’ve Got Time,’ uses catchy, upbeat melodies to play out a story of perception versus reality. “But no, that's not me / I was never a prom queen / Not a winner, just the nominee,” sings Summer as a response to the narrator being assumed as the prom queen. You’ll find that the song shares a resemblance with Chappell Roan’s music owing to the retro-pop elements. Summer’s noteworthy vocal performance along with simple, relatable lyrics will have you humming the song as you go about your day.
Clay Brown - All My Friends
With a soft, melancholic tone spreading throughout the tune, ‘All My Friends’ by Clay Brown is about finding solace in the comfort that friendship holds in tough times. The thoughtfully written lyrics in the song are sure to make you think of the friends in your life who continue to stand by you in challenging times. “All my friends are watching for the signs/ While I’m blurring the lines/ Between sober and sane/ Tryna manage the pain,” is a testament to those times. Mixing alternative rock with folk tones, the song consists of beautiful layered bass, acoustic guitar, drums, and organ, that help in creating a wonderful texture that is a treat to the ears.
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