Bringing to you country tracks, stripped down vulnerable tracks, to haunting yet warm instrumentations, this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks is all about the range. The list features artists Franxie, Ezra Vancil, Veronneau, and more.
franxie - Fucking Around
Dealing with the burden of the realisation of wasted time, ‘Fucking Around’ by Franxie is raw, it is personal, and will be relatable to the current generation quite a lot. The instrumentation is light and stripped back, making use of muffled guitars, spaced out percussion. This lightness helps Franxie’s vulnerable vocal delivery be the star of the track, where it gets ample space to do what it intends to do. The song is achingly reflective and will have you staring into nothing as you picture moments from your life. Vulnerable, quiet and yet powerful, this song is one that will make you think.
Ezra Vancil - Babylove
Country music genre making its presence felt from the very first note, ‘Babylove’ by Ezra Vancil is an honest and vulnerable take on love that has gone bad. The guitars and the drums take on a sombre, mysterious, introspective tone giving an intoxicating texture to the song. The added layer of the violin brings a beautiful sound to the already amazing soundscape. The vocal layers that come in whispered backgrounds and raw, husky singing bring in the complicated themes of the song brilliantly. The guitar solo towards the end is truly the cherry on the cake with regards to the instrumentation.
Veronneau - Blue
Melancholic guitar playing starting off the track. ‘Blue’ by Veronneau lives upto its name and is the kind of song that lingers with you long after the last note has played out. The track makes you think of the mountains, the grey skies, the windy rainy days, when your heart lives amongst turmoil. The instrumentation is warm, with finger style guitar playing throughout in a spaced out manner, and the vocals are skillfully sophisticated, adding beautiful textures to the soundscape. This song might remind you of the vibes that Florence & The Machine gives off. Hauntingly beautiful while paradoxically being warm, this song is a unique listening experience.
Clinton Belcher - Scars and Six Strings
Brimming with the typical country rock energy from the first note to the very last one, ‘Scars and Six Strings’ by Clinton Belcher deserves a spot in the country music charts without a speck of doubt. Genre fusioning works very much in favour of the song, as it blends the energy of rock and the grit and rawness of country music, while also involving some evergreen elements from the blues. Lyrically, the song is one of hope, one of power, as it talks about drawing strength from the scars in your life despite anything and everything that might try to dim your light.
James Harries - Love & Desire
Starting off with gentle percussion and equally gentle piano notes, ‘Love & Desire’ by James Harries feels like a quiet reflection on the beauty that your life holds. The instrumentation, which is very light and sparse, is refreshingly warm, and filled with a sense of longing. The song isn’t overly polished, which brings about a beautiful honesty and authenticity to the song that feels deeply intimate. The vocals in the song, hold the weight of knowledge and experience, something that is quite rare today, and this fact alone makes the song so very special. With everything that it is, this is the perfect song to slowdance to with your partner in your homes’ kitchen.
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