This week’s edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features pieces from Paul Arendt and more!
Paul Arendt - “Theo”
Paul Arendt is a Delaware-based musician blending intricate fingerstyle guitar with progressive folk and psychedelic influences, using his concept album Forty Years in Babylon — and his track from the album, “Theo”, is a gentle, winding number at first that swiftly picks up pace with Paul’s guitar skills — all while his clear vocals present a delicious treat for your ears to munch on — and his lyricism is light-hearted, and introspective, as he tells his stories with much aplomb — tackling themes that reach far beyond what the presentation my initially suggest. All in all, a winner! Take a listen to the track here:
Mahuna - “Underneath A Hazel Tree”
Mahuna is a Belfast-born singer-songwriter whose evocative music blends personal resilience, cultural heritage, and emotional depth — reflecting deeply on his own journeys as a person, he presents his latest single, “Underneath A Hazel Tree” — a gentle, soulful ballad that sees beautiful use of the acoustic guitars laid delicately beneath the vocals to present a vulnerable, yet evocative story. Mohuna’s lyrics are soul-filled, the metaphors deep, and the delivery consistently brilliant. There’s much to appreciate about the fact that this song retains just as much simplicity while still delivering a deep sound that punches an emotion far beyond what its ways would suggest. Check out the track here!
Fiona Amaka - “Different”
Fiona Amaka is a London-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose jangly folk-rock sound blends blues and soul, exploring themes of resilience, acceptance, and self-empowerment — and on her latest single, “Different”, she embraces the theme of her bold self-expression. Amid sterling guitars and her unique vocal timbre, she weaves stories gently with her lyrics, with the gentle pianos in the background laying the solid melodic foundation to this track. Enter the production that explores quite a lot of melodic depth, and you have a solid proposition of a track to keep you hooked — take a listen to the track here!
Andy Plews - “10 Advil Day”
Andy Plews is a Brooklyn-based songwriter whose music reflects his Scottish roots and life journey, blending rock, country, and blues — and on his latest single, “10 Advil Day”, he presents a sober, mid-tempo number that, with Andy’s long, winding vocal lines and harmonies, tells a story in words — all while the instruments paint the canvas for the stage. The lyrics are deep and introspective, and the singing beautiful — while the drumming keeps things moving to a steady pulse that grows on you rather quickly, with the gentle three-beat bringing things full circle quite nicely. Take a listen to the track here!
Annie Anna - “Forget About Me”
Annie Anna is a Tucson-based singer-songwriter whose haunting blend of indie rock, blues, and folk-rock reflects her deep emotional journey, inspired by influences like Hozier and Stevie Nicks — and on her latest single, “Forget About Me”, she presents an emotionally intense story that she, with her guitars and melodious singing, brings beautifully together. Throughout the track, there arise feelings of warmth, serendipity and peace with oneself — a soothing song is what this track is, with themes of positivity and empowerment; all in all, a winner of a listen! Check out the track here:
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