This week’s edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features pieces from Craig Gould and more!
Craig Gould - “Old Brown Boots”
Craig Gould, hailed for his "beautiful music & masterful musicianship" (Americana UK), has earned critical acclaim for his music — drawing comparisons to musical royalty like Fleetwood Mac. On his latest single, “Old Brown Boots”, he presents his beautiful vocals once again, all soundtracked by a delicately put-together ensemble that has charm oozing from all over it. There’s much to appreciate about the gentle acoustic guitars and the slow shuffle of the drums as this song comes together with its bright and powerful mix, making for a winner of a track overall. Take a listen to the song here!
Liloe Rix - “The Cards”
Liloe Rix’s music offers a raw, intimate glimpse into her world, blending honest songwriting with rocky edges and warm acoustic tones — and on her latest single, “The Cards”, she presents an ambient pop track that’s rather well done! From the gentle synth pads that fill the soundstage early on in the track, the energy picks up smoothly with her vocals and the drumming — her delivery is gentle and melodious, while the drumming is well-paced. The soft sound design is what lends this track its easy listenability and undeniable character, and offers a very solid listening proposition indeed. Take a listen to the track here:
Down South Pepper Band - “Karen”
Down South Pepper Band is an alternative country band blending elements of classic rock with blues and an uptempo country sound, lending themselves to fun tunes, one of which is their latest single, “Karen”; a fun play on the stereotypical Karen in American society, this song is groovy and entertaining a listen from start to finish. The ensemble is a collection of guitars, hammond organs, and tambourines, while the vocals shine with their energetic baritone delivery. The lyrical themes do not fail to entertain for a single second, while the mix brings the whole ensemble together extremely well. Take a listen to the track here!
Rick Lee Vinson Group - “We’re Winning And Winning Big”
The Rick Lee Vinson Group, based in Las Vegas, blends easy listening with country rock, driven by Rick Lee Vinson’s years of musical experience — and on their latest single, “We’re Winning And Winning Big”, they present an uptempo country rock track taking pages from the books of classic rock and pop to present a compelling listen. The ensemble alternates between acoustic drums, guitar body slaps and electric synth drum machines effortlessly throughout the song as the vocals and the basses hold the ensemble together effortlessly. The deep, layered vocal harmonies make for a standout on this track, lending quite a flavourful body to the track overall. All in all, a winner! Take a listen to the track here:
The Gerry Farrow Band - “Take Me With You”
The Gerry Farrow Band, led by UK singer-songwriter Gerry Farrow, blends influences from acts like Crowded House and Dire Straits, with their latest single, “Take Me With You”, coming to the fore as a mellow, soft rock ballad that has an airy, elegant sound to it from start to finish. The vocals are gentle and are soundtracked beautifully by the acoustic basses and guitars throughout this track, while the shakers off to the right of the mix lend this track its pulse and tempo. The sound design on this track is beautifully minimalistic, lending itself further to the soft, gentle ways that this track preaches, resulting in a listen that’s heartwarming and a joy to listen to. Check out the track here!
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