This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you folk-pop blends, modern blues, country-rock, and so much more. The list features artists Robin James Hurt, Michellar, And The Broken, and more.
Robin James Hurt - Hey Mary (Play A Song For Me)
Upbeat and full of warmth right from the very first note, ‘Hey Mary (Play A Song For Me)’ by Robin James Hurt blends folk and pop to create a sound that will have you absolutely hooked. The song captures the Dublin experience, as it constantly references its culture and its landscapes. Driven by jangly, shimmering guitars, the track is a sure feel-good track. The song is original in its premise, capturing an authentic cultural experience that allows people who are not of that culture to have a little peep into what it's all about. All we can say in the end is that you can’t walk away from this one without hitting on the like button.
Michellar - SEPTEMBER
Gentle, soft, and ethereal, ‘SEPTEMBER’ by Michellar is a song that will feel like sitting under the trees with a book in your lap. The song builds gradually and beautifully, and never once feels overpowering so as to betray the gentleness the song embodies. The instrumentation largely involves lush pianos and soft guitars that help contribute towards an immersive listening experience. Michellar’s vocals in this one are as gorgeous as ever, lifting and comforting your soul with its exquisite emotiveness. Powerful in its softness, this song will feel like a warm blanket and a steaming cup of tea after a long, cold day.
And The Broken - Running Out Of Time
The latest track by And The Broken’s ‘Running Out Of Time’ is a folk inspired track that will simply warm your heart with all the thoughtfulness that has gone into its making. The vocals in the song will make you think of the style the vocals undertook back in the 50s. The section in the song that will make you think of Spanish cultural landscapes comes most unexpectedly in the best possible way. The song has a very Fleet Foxes sound to it, and also that of Mumford & Sons. With beautiful lyricism and equally beautiful melody, this one will be a sure favourite.
Franky Fugazi - Rebel Song
With a catchy riff right at the very beginning, ‘Rebel Song’ by Franky Fugazi is a marvelous blend of musical genres. Bringing together blues, country, punk, and rock, the song is gritty, raw, and so full of personality. The swagger in the song is undeniable and Fugazi’s vocals contribute largely towards that element. Listening to it might make you think of countryside driving with the windows down, on beautiful sunny days. The song is all about doing what feels right to you instead of giving into societal expectations, giving the song a global appeal, thematically. Fun and unapologetic raw at the same time, this one is a must listen.
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice - Goodbye
Gentle string play starting off the song, ‘Goodbye’ by Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice from their debut album feels like wistfulness woven into a song. The track is essentially driven by gentle guitars which give the song a very calm, peaceful atmosphere. Lyrically, the song captures the experience of having to bid farewell to people and places as part of the bittersweet narrative of life. Beautiful harmonies in the end help capture the essence of walking away from things you hold near and dear. The song will get a montage of such bittersweet moments in your life playing out like a film in your mind.
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