This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you indie-folk tracks, 2000s country influenced tracks, grunge inspired rock, and so much more. The list features artists House Cat Frankie, Paul Louis Villani, Leo Walrus, and more.
House Cat Frankie - Find What You’ve Missing
Woven in with heartfelt lyricism and beautifully crafted melodies, ‘Find What You’ve Missing’ by House Cat Frankie is the kind of song that you listen to in the hope of feeling grounded and relaxed. The instrumentation leans toward an indie-folk driven sound, with bright, shimmering acoustic guitar strumming, steadying drum patterns, solid basslines, and defining fiddle playing. Lyrically, the song explores the tension of being who you are and being who you think you should be. The song urges you to slow down and reflect and see what is that you’ve let go of. If you are into modern folk music, you should absolutely check this one out.
Paul Louis Villani - Two Hearts
Taking you back in time to the quintessential country music scene of the 2000s, ‘Two Hearts’ by Paul Louis Villani will have your heart in a fix. The song builds beautifully, starting off slow and in a sparse manner, and then adding layers one by one, keeping the emotionality in the song tight and simultaneously allowing it to grow. Defining country coded guitars characterise the song, alongside driving drum patterns. Lyrically, the song explores the rush of falling in love in an achingly beautiful, poetic manner. The dual vocals give the song a cinematic, theatrical feeling as it allows for two perspectives surrounding the magical experience of falling in love.
Leo Walrus - Moontime
Capturing the essence of the music of days gone by and the production qualities of the present, ‘Moontime’ by Leo Walrus is gentleness and magic encapsulated in a song. Beautifully crafted piano progressions, shimmering acoustic guitars, and subtle, soft yet grounding drum patterns colour the musical palette of the song. Leo’s vocals are dripping with a velvet-like softness, smoothness, and shine and it is the kind of voice that gets embedded in your mind. The vocal harmonies in the background accompanying the main vocals bring lovely, magical tones to the track.The song is composed of wonderful, lush yet light textures that make you feel like you are floating amongst the night clouds.
Sotto James - Cold Fingers
Simple yet depth-laden guitar strumming starting off the track, ‘Cold Fingers’ by Sotto James feels like a home where you can rest your pain and have it be understood. The instrumentation is achingly, piercingly beautiful, with acoustic guitar layers characterising the song primarily. The simplicity allows for the tightening of the emotionality of the song, letting it move and widen without any obfuscation. The build of the song is gradual and light, and isn’t composed of dramatic shifts. Lyrically, the song delves into the tensions and turmoils of trying to cope with all the sadness and melancholy that we house in our hearts.
Eddie Cohn - Weight of the World
Sharp in its emotionality and powerful in its musicality, ‘Weight of the World’ by Eddie Cohn combines essences of music spanning eras. Capturing the grunge rock elements of the 90s, rock of the 2000s, with a slight country rock influence as well, the song stands out as one that is unafraid in owing its unique space in today’s era of conventionality and fitting-in. Acoustic and electric guitar layers powerfully come together with assertive, pounding drum patterns. The song knows when to shift and shed its layers, allowing for a piercing entry of emotionality. If you miss the powerful, unflinching rock sound of yesteryears, then this one is a song you must check out.
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