This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you the many shades that country and folk music can take, and in doing so it will take away any stereotypical notions you might have about the genre. The list features artists Wyatt Espalin, Miller Tracy, Until They Burn Me, and more.
Wyatt Espalin - Losing Track of Time
The American sound deeply woven into the notes, ‘Losing Track of Time’ by Wyatt Espalin is a track that exudes warmth, the kind that will remind you of the sun after long days of winter. The song blends elements from country, folk, and makes use of the fiddle, to create a luscious, comforting sound. Making use of beautiful, vivid storytelling songwriting, the song paints vibrant pictures in your minds. There is something honest, authentic about the vocals as they reflect on warm, fuzzy moments. No doubt, this song will be the perfect choice for being your company on a long, long drive through the countryside with the warm sun smiling down upon you.
Miller Tracy - With John
Starting off with shimmering notes, ‘With John’ by Miller Tracy quickly puts on a hypnotic, almost dark sounding cloak over itself. Genre wise the song takes on a folk-rock sound, that is atmospheric and one that is sure to pull you in and keep you there. The instrumentation starts off slow and then towards the chorus sections takes on a layered, lush sound that exudes energy and tension. Tension plays a key role in the overall sound of the song. Tracy’s vocals are haunting, and sound like a foreshadow. The track might remind you of the IT movie, because it has that eerie vibe that the movie also gives off.
Until They Burn Me - Dark & Deep
Dark country and dark folk energy making its presence strongly felt, ‘Dark & Deep’ by Until They Burn Me presents to you the versatility of country music. The tone of the song imbibes something mysterious, something unsettling, and something that is so intoxicating at the same time. The song brings together blues elements, folk elements, and also jazz, besides the country, and gives it a polish of darkness. The song might make you think of the soundtrack to the movie Sinners, because it has such a vibe going on. To listen to a shade of country you might have rarely heard, you should absolutely give this one a listen.
The Swamp Stomp String Band - Sofa Surfin’ Mama
Taking you back to the 50s and 60s with their groove laden Americana sound, ‘Sofa Surfin’ Mama’ by The Swamp Stomp String Band is the kind of track that upon your first listen you will wish you had found it sooner. Full of energy, character and a personality that is so uniquely their own, this song with its vibrant, restless, unexpected instrumentation is sure to surprise you at every single turn. With a brilliant mix and usage of the guitars, the fiddle, and more, the creates a sound that will simply not let you sit quiet. An unapologetic swagger, grit, and energy makes this song’s character, and will make you want to spend your money on watching the song being performed live, because this is such a song that exudes live performance energy.
The Muster Point Project - Stuck in Transit
Situated within the indie pop genre, but not contained only within it, ‘Stuck in Transit’ by The Muster Point Project is laidback and full of the finest grooves. You are sure to be amused by the storytelling lyricism in the song, as you find yourself picturing every line that is sung in the track. The guitar riffs in the song do justice to the pop genre in their own funky, groovy ways. The lyrics in between their fun, also have lines that speak the truth of life in a larger sense, for example “You gotta get on to get off” which alludes to us taking our chances and taking the first step towards what we want.
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