From giving you images of the American countryside to stories where one stands up for their ambitions, this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks is refreshing. The list features artists Patrick Costello, Angela Perry, and David Alex-Barton.
Patrick Costello - You Can’t Ask the Wind Not to Blow
Making you think of open fields under a pleasant summer sun, ‘You Can’t Ask the Wind Not to Blow’ by Patrick Costello is an acoustic ballad that exudes the kind of warmth that will thaw the icy gloom in your heart. Featuring fiddle, mandolin, dobro, and bass, the instrumentation of the song is rich, lush and indulgent. This instrumentation creates a country sound in the song which helps root the song’s emotionality. The simple, soothing production choices help the emotional aspect of the song to remain at the center, giving the song rawness and vulnerability. Warm and emotionally heavy, this song will feel like the shoulder of a friend.
Angela Perry - My Truck Knows Me Better
An anthem for autonomy, Angela Perry’s ‘My Truck Knows Me Better’ is vulnerability wrapped up in comforting music. The song has a country sound, making use of pianos, guitars, violins, and steady drums, all of which give the song a lush sound. The song is a product of an ultimatum that asked Perry to choose either her music or her relationship, and Perry stuck with what makes her Angela Perry; she stuck with her music. The song will make all of those people seen who had at some point been asked to give up their ambitions to cater to someone else’s interests.
David Alex-Barton - Dog 'N All
Fun and catchy, ‘Dog 'N All’ by David Alex-Barton is a country-folk track that will surely bring a smile on your face with its quirkiness. Imagine a simple, quiet life in the sunny American countryside because this 3:09 minute track is that experience woven into a song. Alex-Barton’s vocals are as country as they can get, holding warmth and swagger, as they present to you a story. The lyrics are full of imagery which gives you the feeling that you are watching a home video in your mind. Rich in its warmth and lyricism, this song will be the perfect companion to your road trips.
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