From peppy bluegrass to cosy indie folk, this LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features artists- Eye Travel, Den Edie, and Simone Engel.
1. Eye Travel - Holly
‘Holly’ feels like a dream that starts off slow and silent, like a gentle breeze, where overhead, the birds are flying in squadrons, and as you get deeper into the song, you start getting into the contemplative zone more while also feeling the urge to take wing and join the feathery fellows above. The musical landscape, made up of delicately placed synth textures that are given a certain vintage, echoey polish in the mix, adds to the song’s cozy, safe-space feel. The singer’s voice matches perfectly with the instrumentation, bringing in a rich, rustic timbre to the arrangement. If you’re looking for a cozy song from the indie/songwriter scene, this would be a great place to start!
2. Den Edie – Oh, Dear Lord
Den Edie’s latest track ‘Oh, Dear Lord’ is the meeting point of indie rock and bluegrass. A really peppy song, full of dance energy, from the second the banjo drops, you bop your head to the beat. And there’s some part of you that just wants to find a spot on the floor and shuffle to the groove. The instrumentation is pure fun-fueled chaos, where each instrument goes hard with their individual riffs and solos. The guitar solo matches the same energy as the lead vocals, as they take turns to surf the big waves. All in all, a vibrant, high-octane track that’ll stay with you way past its runtime. Check it out here-
3. Simone Engel – YES
If you’re looking to settle into a cozy-yet-cathartic song, Simone Engel’s latest ‘YES’ is the one-word answer to look out for. The track has a soft beginning with just a sparkling guitar and Engel’s rustic vocals, gently drawing you through the rhythm, until suddenly, the music swells and lifts, and the once soft overtones grow into powerful choruses and vocal throws. The instrumentation forms a silky underbed with the guitars, synths, and drums intertwined, together forming an almost lucid haze of a soundscape. Lyrically, the song doesn’t hold back, and anger, hurt, and denial are given voice. Catch the song here-
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