This week’s edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features pieces from Bryant Thomas and more!
Jeán et Joie - “Fried Rice”
Jeán et Joie, the lyrical project of Grey Jeán, weaves mournful folk with a hopeful glow, blending poetic storytelling and simple instrumentals to explore celestial and emotional themes on her latest single, “Fried Rice” — interesting title considered, the singing on this track is gentle, soulful, and a melodic treat. The singing wafts around the atmosphere, soaking you into the story being told. The plot deepens with the beautiful lyrics, and the gentle acoustic guitars in the background coming together to bring this track full circle. A master class in minimalistic instrumentation, this track packs the punch quite well. Take a listen to it here!
Paul Cafcae - “Lyrical”
Paul Cafcae, an accomplished folk accordionist turned Americana artist, blends raw blues, rockabilly, and Eastern European folk into a unique blend of influences served on a casserole of instruments — and on his latest single, “Lyrical”, he sings a slow, gentle ballad that hits the spot when it comes to expressive, well-written lyrics and even better singing and execution. The singing is powerful with just the guitar to keep it company, and as the song unfolds, you’re left swaying slowly to the three-beat pulse of the track, as you absorb the stories Paul tells. The chorus explodes with energy, with Paul hitting high registers effortlessly, while the track comes full circle rather gently. All in all, a winner! Take a listen to it here:
Chris Fox And The Beasts - “Tearing You Apart”
Chris Fox And The Beasts is a musical project that brings together winding, haunting melodies with a warm outlook with their lyrics and guitars that leave you swaying — and on their latest single, “Tearing You Apart”, they bring the best of their talents with the clean electric guitars, the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the velvety singing that keeps this song winning at every turn. The energy on this track is beautifully controlled, and instils you with comfort — especially so in the choruses, with their welcoming vocal lines and overall effortless execution. Take a listen to the track here!
Dana Schindel - “You’ll be Alright”
Dana Schindel (danaschindel.ca) is a singer and songwriter based out of Canada that’s fast making a name for herself as a go-to force for warm, uplifting melodies that fill you with hope and confidence — and that is certainly the case with her latest single, “You’ll Be Alright” — a warm pop folk ballad with elements of soft rock peppered across the mix, this track grabs your ear, and does it well. The chorus lines are memorable, and the clean electrics are more than ear candy with the way they’re mixed. The drumming keeps this song jolly and uptempo, while the vocals bring this song to a level another. Take a listen to the track here!
Bryant Thomas - “Alabama Moonshine”
Bryant Thomas is a country folk/pop musician that’s fast becoming known for soulful country ballads that are punctuated with soulful, powerful singing — and his latest single, “Alabama Moonshine” keeps the mojo going with a downtempo take on the genre that comes off as a sultry, emotive number that tells the stories it does, just about perfectly. The basses are prominent in this song, holding the song together at the low end, while the vocal layers and the reverbs add that sparkle up at the top-end of the song. The electric guitars in the background further elevate the magic — all in all, a winner! Check out the track here:
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