This week’s edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features pieces from Emma Miller and more!
Alicia G - “Hey Yo Rodeo”
Alicia Guastaferro, known as Alicia G, is a multi-faceted entertainer hailing from Buffalo, NY. Along with her TV chops, she’s been at work putting out music — and her latest single, “Hey Yo Rodeo”, blends pop and country music with her unique flow of lyrics. Catchy and fun, this track retains high spirits from start to finish, making for a thoroughly entertaining listen. Alicia’s vocals are presented with flair, and the rest of the ensemble is no slouch, either, with a delightful country twang that’s sure to keep you entertained, and your senses jovial. Take a listen to the track here!
emma miller - “Downstairs”
Emma Miller is an indie-folk artist from northeast Scotland, known for her ethereal vocals and cinematic soundscapes — with her dramatic, emotive sound, she brings her latest single, “Downstairs” — dotted with poignant piano melodies and slow, elegant delivery, Emma’s voice is the easy standout here, with delicate melodic lines and harmonies that add a layer of beautiful expression to the track. With its delightful harmonies and wide sound, this song draws you in, with the gentle percussion keeping pulse to the sway of your head — gentle, deliberate, and poised. All in all, a winner! Take a listen to the track here!
Podge Lane - “Tough Enough”
Podge Lane is an Irish alt-country artist known for his heartfelt lyricism and innovative country instrumentation, blending raw, vulnerable storytelling with a distinctive droll edge — and on his latest single, “Tough Enough”, he presents an anthem of self-empowerment, beautiful melodies, and introspective, emotive lyrical themes. The clean electric guitars in the background keep delightful company to the vocals with their animate sound full of life, and the switch-ups in the rhythm and writing are a pleasant surprise indeed. Take this all and slather it on a solid production and mix, and you have an engaging track to groove to. Take a listen to the track here!
Paul Claxton - “Viola”
Paul Claxton is a Liverpool-born, London-based singer-songwriter known for blending Americana, classic British pop, and folk influences — having shared stage with artists of the generation — for good reason, he brings his latest single, “Viola” — a beautifully crafted soft rock track that’s full of mystery and allure — be it the angelic, almost haunting vocals, or the delightful instrumentation in the background, the one thing this track has in oodles is charisma — and great vocals. There’s much to appreciate about the elegant vocal performance that seems to blur the boundaries between registers, ascending and descending effortlessly, making this a must-listen. Check out the track here!
Fabia Anderson - “Away From You”
Fabia Anderson is a London-based avant-pop artist known for blending influences like Regina Spektor, Anohni, and Tori Amos into her unique, ethereal sound. Her debut single "Away From You”, brings a soft, intimate exploration of the themes of love and human emotion — with a wisftul, melancholic undertone, there is pose in Anderson’s singing, while she falsettos and full-bodies her voice to the dance of the lyrics and the gentle percussion in the background, pulling off a performance that has just the right amount of drama and flair to make for a compelling listen, and then some more. Take a listen to the track here!
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