In this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, we curate three remarkable releases from artists Matt Saxton, OXLIP, and Rose Fall.
Matt Saxton - Take It or Leave It
Matt Saxton’s ability to take raw, deep emotions and weave them into meaningful narratives through introspective songwriting is strikingly beautiful. His soundscapes, a splendid blend of rock, folk, and electronic influences carry his stories with such congruence and tenderness, it reaches straight into your heart. Take It or Leave It is one such release that combines a melancholic folk rock sound with a poignant message. Constructed with reflective piano chords, gentle drums, and mature vocals, the song has a timeless, nostalgic quality. Matt Saxton’s voice, quivering and undulating with the weight of emotions and vulnerability delivers the lyrics with the sort of soft sensibility that pierces. Take It or Leave It is a song that will stay with you long after the last notes. Listen to Take It or Leave It here!
OXLIP -Salt
OXLIP conjures musical worlds that are hauntingly tranquil, divinely pristine, and emotionally moving. Known for exploring metaphysical, profound themes, her folk-soaked music reverberates with the same quality of surreality. Salt, a release so powerful and transcendent, it takes you to a place that only exists deep within, where feelings flow like clear streams, thoughts move like white clouds, and the self is spread out like the sky. The minimal yet expansive musical backdrop features contemplative piano chords, lush harmonies, and the angelic vocals of OXLIP. Other intriguing, unique aural elements prop up, like stars at dusk, captivating you with their presence. There is a quality of serenity, wistfulness, and dreaminess to the sound, it almost makes you feel like you’re lost in a blissful reverie, and that is a rare, commendable feat. OXLIP will mesmerize you with the soundscape of Salt. Listen to Salt by OXLIP here!
Rose Fall - Human
Rose Fall’s music takes shape through the mesmeric interaction of honest lyricism, tender melodies, and acoustic designs. What results from this fusion is an emotionally resonant, sonically nourishing musical gem that deserves praise. Human is a song that is vulnerability and softness transmuted into music. The song soothes and provokes the heart in a way that is indescribable but can only be experienced. Rose Fall punctuates the music with a slow thumping rhythm to keep up with the pulse in our hearts, and decorates the soundscape with exquisite guitar melodies, a stellar display of instrumental prowess and musical understanding. Her voice is the soul of the sound, infusing emotion and meaning into every melody and bringing the words to life with a memorable character. Human is truly enchanting. Listen to Human by Rose Fall here!
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