This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features the haunting, vulnerable groove of artists like Ezmay Grace, Svarp Harp and Ben Heyworth!
1. Ezmay Grace - Siren Song
‘Siren Song’ by Ezmay Grace is a haunting, yet immersive track that takes its listener on a winding journey. The track weaves a tale of ensnared “love” and woe, focusing on a woman posing as a cabin boy at sea and the male siren set to ensnare her.
Its verses feel structured like acts, introducing us to the song’s haunting cascade with this sense of precision. The lyrics present the myth as it is, as though read out of a fairytale or taken from an account. The instrumentation seems to colour between the lines, dark and moody, smooth yet engaging.
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2. Svarp The Harp - Irjentwat is` immer
Full of life and bright, groovy rhythms, Irjentwat is` immer’ by Svarp The Harp take its listeners for a ride. The instruments take on this dynamic groove while the lyrics seem to urge the listener forward, almost conspiratorially.
Fun and quick-paced, this song sounds like a bright, quirky soundtrack that captures the band’s flavour and essence. It feels like a lighthearted, groovy tune that keeps its audience hooked throughout its runtime. A welcome reprieve from the things that tend to wipe us out and push us further down in the dumps.
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3. Ben Heyworth - Tell Me, What Is Love?
‘Tell Me, What Is Love?’ by Ben Heyworth is a sentimental, guitar-led track with haunting, bittersweet enquiry. In their earnestness, our narrator asks soft, yet hard-hitting questions about the meaning of love, finding themselves in the middle of a heady spiral.
In the song’s dulcet yet shadowy melodies, you find the mood between the narrator and their love. Every moment they’ve been through together laced with a hint of trepidation. Eventually admitting devotion: “..it’s simple…it’s you, at the heart of everything I do…”. Its melodies are emotionally-charged, vulnerable and open, heartfelt, a little hesitant but sincere.
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