This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks might just lift you off your feet with soulful voices and soothing textures. Featuring artists- William Hut, The Ingrid, VERONICA, JB Elwood, and The Iddy-Biddies.
1. William Hut – It Was Only Me
William Hut’s latest single feels like one of those songs retrieved from the coziest corner of an old childhood library. The composition is nostalgic and leans towards the whimsical and sentimental, rounding up the instrumental layers to infuse them in a subtle, shimmery dream pop-styled palette. The deep tones from the bass add to the whimsy with their entries and exits, almost as if they are shadowing the melody lines. The lead singer’s voice is perfectly suited for the off-beat vibe of the track, and the instrumentation surrounding him builds the song into a piece of dreamy escapism, much like a childhood flipbook. Listen here-
2. The Ingrid – Mother
This track by The Ingrid is part somber, part soothing, with its soulful mix of soft instrumentation and syrupy vocals. The foggy soundscape wraps itself around you slowly, where the only thing keeping you grounded is the vocal performance. The song starts very gently before the bass entry kicks off the track, looping instrumental segments to sink you further in. The track takes a turn toward the end, bringing in more shimmering synth pops. The arrangement is carefully layered with overlap, where the instruments either shadow or sail alongside the singer; the result feels like a slow-motion drift between passages. Perfect for a quiet moment with yourself—
3. VERONICA– Mama
A whimsical experimentation and a serendipitous continuation from the previous track, ‘Mama’ is VERONICA’s latest indie-pop venture. The track features a unique vibe- a crossover between French arthouse film and a 2010s production mix, making for a distinctive soundscape. It feels like a dreamy recollection, infused with piano and violin. With lyrics like, “Mama used to show me some solutions / When I called her on the phone,” the artist sets a poignant tone. If that sounds like it’s up your alley, you shouldn’t miss this track.
4. JB Elwood – Today I Thought of You
JB Elwood crafts a perfect folk and Americana concoction with his latest single, ‘Today I Thought of You’. The song brings a freshness to the genre through its subtle use of instrumentation, from the short plucks of the banjo and mandolin to the long legatos of the fiddle. It isn't weighty; instead, it strikes a delicate balance by dispersing a few careful notes at a time to create a warm, inclusive, and intimate soundscape. The listener is taken through lilting compositions that are light on drama but intense with the emotional bliss of the soothing ambiance. Listen here—
5. The Iddy-Biddies – The World Inside
This track by The Iddy-Biddies feels like something you would put on during a long-distance car journey. It has a "sunset vibe" created by its use of guitars and drums, where the layers are unobtrusive, calm, and composed—working alongside each other rather than standing out. The result is a soothing, folk-ambient track that feels compact and intimate, almost as if the artist is having a conversation with the listener. The arrangement doesn’t rely too much on production to build its soundscape, but instead lets the musicians and vocalists do the work.
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