This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you beautiful folk tracks, guitar driven tracks, country-pop and more. The list features artists Tracy Merano, Andy Smythe, David Robertson, and more.
Tracy Merano - Sugar In The Peach
Bringing country and pop together, ‘Sugar In The Peach’ by Tracy Merano will leave you with something truly memorable through its stunning melodies and arrangements. The instrumentation will take you back to early Ed Sheeran, with its beautiful acoustic guitar layers and gentle percussion that is given through claps. Tracy’s vocals are quite the personification of the title of the song, because they are so sweet while having that perfect amount of kick to it. Do not let the simplicity in the song’s instrumentation confuse you with its energy, for the song, throughout its entirety, maintains a lively, upbeat energy, the kind that makes you want to get in your car and just drive to wherever the roads take you.
Andy Smythe - Higher Truth
With beautiful, reflective and depth-laden piano notes opening the song, ‘Higher Truth’ by Andy Smythe is a true encapsulation of searching for one’s own self that is separate from the norms and expectations of the world. The song builds beautifully through its instrumentation, as layers come together to create a lush, profound sound that perfectly captures the mood of the song’s lyrics. Lyrically, the song is about spiritual exploration grounded in the belief that the way through cannot be only by keeping up with the norms of societies around you. Profound in its thoughts and words, and stunningly aligning musicality to back that profoundness, this song stays with you long after the last note plays out.
David Robertson - We Are Words
With a beautiful folk leaning guitar playing starting off the track, ‘We Are Words’ by David Robertson is a deeply profound and spiritual song that captures the vast intention of God. The instrumentation is simple as it builds gradually – it does not compose of big, drastic changes which helps in keeping the momentum of the track. The addition of the steady percussion in the song gives it a rhythmic grounding and the flute gives the song lovel, shimmering textures that make you think of pleasant summer days. The latter section of the song sees a surprise in the layering as the banjo, bass, and the flute all come together with the acoustic guitars to create a lovely, lush sound that is so very soothing to our nervous systems.
Brandon Sandefur - Lying Down
Carrying in it the vibrancy of the unapologetic country and Americana sound, ‘Lying Down’ by Brandon Sandefur is one that alongside giving you memorable tunes will have the American heart beaming. The instrumentation is a blend of modern and classic country influences, and works through shifts in paces and intensity, which gives the song a dynamic sound. Lyrically, the song is an appeal to all Americans to stand shoulder to shoulder for the sake of their country’s past, present, and future. Brandon’s rich country vocals carry that American pride beautifully, and makes one’s heart warm with love for the country.
Esteban Obando - Montreal (Feeling it All)
With words and melodies and tones that make you feel like you are watching snapshots from the yesteryears of your life, ‘Montreal (Feeling it All)’ by Esteban Obando will wrap your heart up in its beautiful warmth. The instrumentation is simply stunning, with muffled guitars, piano progressions, and a touch of the electric guitar coming together to create a song that is the embodiment of nostalgia and longing. Esteban’s silk-like vocals feel like a cup of hot tea on a winter’s evening. The song will remind you of the discography of Iron & Wine, and The Fleet Foxes, owing to similar guitar driven tunes that bank heavily on tones of nostalgia and memory for days gone by.
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