This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks takes you through some ethereal as well as heart-wrenching tracks, featuring Fish and Scale, Marc Rattue and Franxie.
1. Fish and Scale – Song of a Life
‘Song of a Life’ is exactly what it sounds like—a delightfully soulful track that’s deeply introspective and serves as a gentle reminder to take each moment in. Soulful and unhurried, each note deliberates while the vocals bring a passionate, uninhibited rawness that highlights the contrast in textures, making the song hit that much harder. The lyrics flow like cathartic poetry, constantly returning to the main melody with the line “shine my love” echoing in the back of your mind. The song evokes imagery of soft, blurred backgrounds, fleeting moments, and lived experiences, much like flipping through a candid photo album. Listen here-
2. Marc Rattue – Farewell to the Forest
Another poetic piece, this one is a full, sonorous composition with cozy, mystical forest-style instrumentation that evokes vivid imagery. The guitar carries an ethereal quality peppered with flamenco-esque phrasing, while the vocals guide the listener through drifty passages in a true storyteller format. The song’s lament feels inspired by Tolkien’s works, specifically the elves who feel left behind by a changing world and sail away to lands that do not drift; a keen listener will spot names like Nimrodel, Eldamar, and Lorien. Rather than a direct lament from the departing elves themselves, the track feels like a grand performance—the sort heard at the close of a play or film.
3. Franxie – Stone
An ethereal stream of instrumentation, dewy, velvety vocals, and a slow-burn buildup of emotion form the essence of Franxie’s latest track. ‘Stone’ is far from the coldness of its title; the composition feels nurturing and cozy, drawing the listener in with each unfolding line. The piano-vocal duet serves as the centerpiece, defined by a seamless blend of soft, plunky notes and silky vocal leads, followed by the ethereal hums of background harmonies and looming bass notes. Overall, it’s a brilliant song to let loose to and truly sink into from the indie singer-songwriter scene. Check it out here-