This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you indie-folk tracks that simply don’t seem to be of this world to gentle piano and guitar driven tracks that will make you shed some tears. The list features artists Craig McMorrow, Molly Mckew, Robert Leonard, and more.
Craig McMorrow - Hallway
Vulnerable vocals layered with sombre piano notes opening the track, ‘Hallway’ by Craig McMorrow is here to pierce your heart with an achingly beautiful soundscape. The instrumentation stays mostly sparse and subtle, which complements the story that’s being told through the lyrics and allows the story and thereby the vocals to be at the centre of the song. Lyrically, the song captures the almost frightening feeling that you’re forgetting the details about someone who used to be such a significant part of your life. Reminding you of the people in your life whom you might have lost to the unrelenting nature of life and its time, this song is sure to stir your heart.
Molly Mckew - In The Distance There Is A Party
Pulling you into its dreamy, enchanting soundscapes, ‘In The Distance There Is A Party’ by Molly Mckew will soften your heart with its melancholy drenched warmth. The guitar throughout the song maintains a singular riff mostly and this complements the mostly monotone vocals of the song. The monotone vocals are layered with beautiful, ethereal sounding harmonies. Lyrically, the song captures the aching feeling of finding yourself distanced from all that is happening around you and finding yourself unable to help the situation. A uniquely enchanting track, both in its themes and its sound, this one is surely a must listen.
Robert Leonard - Nashville
The country genre making its presence strongly felt right from the first note of the song, ‘Nashville’ by Robert Leonard exudes an unforgettable kind of warmth. The track is coloured by feelings of nostalgia and longing, and makes you picture the song in sepia coloured tones. Instrumentally the song banks on guitars and gentle percussion, with touches of the violin, and the blend of these beautifully complement the storytelling in the song. The song is real and personal lyrically, which allows you to gain an insight into Leonard’s mind. Bittersweetness written all over the song, this is a song to listen to if you are looking to expand your country music playlist.
Nikki Roger - Dream On
Upbeat with everything shimmering and bright sounding, ‘Dream On’ by Nikki Roger feels like the arrival of spring after cold grey winters. The song has a blend of 60s and 90s energy, in its jumpy guitar tunes, steady drums, and an overall lush instrumentation that has been crafted to remove all the rust from your spirits. Lyrically, the song asks us to not be hard on ourselves and push ourselves to dream on despite whatever that might happen. The solo section towards the end really does feel like letting loose of all your inhibitions and running and flying free towards our dreams.
Amalu - Limbo
A sombre guitar tune starting off the track, ‘Limbo’ by Amalu feels like falling slowly through the sky. Amalu’s gentle hums in the song act as a musical instrument in themself, as they ground the song in its atmosphere, which is best described as ethereal and otherworldly. Genre wise the song falls within the indie-folk category. There is a beautiful intimacy to the song that will act like a magnet and pull you in its dreamy soundscapes. Lyrically, the song alludes to the feeling of watching the world from afar, distanced and unable to participate in what others call life, and finding yourself stuck in a “limbo.”
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