This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you beautiful country tracks, alternative folk tracks, and more. The list features artists Peadar Connolly, The Sonic Travelers, KAROO, and more.
Peadar Connolly - The Feeling is Over
Gentle guitar strumming resembling the smoothness of silk starting off the track, ‘The Feeling is Over’ by Peadar Connolly might hit just a little too close to home, with its honest, vulnerable lyrics. The instrumentation derives its sound from guitars, electronic synths, and a gentle but dynamic percussion that picks up density with the increase in intensity in the song. Lyrically, the song captures the moment you realise that you hold no more feelings for your ex partner. The beautiful cathartic section that occurs towards the end of the track, feels like a true closure. Hopefully, through this song you find yourself relating to the song’s words if you find yourself in the aftermath of a relationship.
The Sonic Travelers - Home To Stay
A beautiful country ballad, ‘Home To Stay’ by The Sonic Travelers has heartwrenching ideas woven into its melodies. The instrumentation leans towards a typical soft country sound, with its gentle guitars, and equally gentle drums, and the electronic guitar that gives the song both an edge and a more stronger emotive quality. The song, thematically, is about the loved ones of a person serving in the military waiting for their homecoming. The song explores the thought processes of those loved ones who are forever waiting with hope and fear in their hearts for they never know what’s to come on the battlefield.
KAROO - Casa
A beautiful Portuguese folk rhythm starting off the track, ‘Casa’ by KAROO is lush and intricately created, and is sure to have you imagine yourself in the European countryside. The instrumentation is simply stunning and is an absolute reflection of the skill of the people who have contributed to the song’s creation. The instrumentation makes the song feel like a true celebration and you do not even need to know the language to be able to experience the joy that the song evokes. Give it a listen and you will find yourself wanting to share it with your friends and family because it is simply that kind of song whose brilliance needs to be shared.
Mitchell Broodley - Different’s Where I Wanna Be
If you have been on the search for a country rock that will give you all the feels then ‘Different’s Where I Wanna Be’ by Mitchell Broodley is where you should stop looking any longer. The slow, groovy country rock instrumentation is simply so intoxicating, with its soulful, swoon-worthy guitars, dynamic drum patterns, and the defining banjo playing. The dual vocals in the song give the song that romcom feel, where you see both perspectives coming in, as two people profess their love for each other. Whether or not you are a country music fan you should listen to this track, because I’m sure it will change your mind about the genre.
George Adequate - Shipwrecked
A song that will have you thinking of sitting around a fire on a cold night, ‘Shipwrecked’ by George Adequate will absolutely warm your heart with its beautifully reflective and introspective lyrics. The instrumentation leans towards an alternative folk sound, with its guitars, its gentle yet urgent percussion, and ethereal defining violin playing that will simply take your breath away. The song on the surface is about a voyage, but upon the unraveling of the metaphor the song is about a much larger idea – of self-knowledge. With beautiful instrumentation that is sure to feel like a blanket on your heart, this track is sure to be a new favourite of yours.
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