In this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, we curate spell-binding soundscapes from artists Todd Hearon, Hele, Leeroy Stagger, Taylor Lang, and Brian Mathew.
Todd Hearon - Deadman’s Cove
Award-winning poet, author, and singer-songwriter Todd Hearon envelops you in the warmth, wisdom, and wonder of his soundscapes, a fusion of affecting melodies and eloquent lyricism. The song Deadman’s Cove, is part of the latest album, Impossible Man, and comes alive through soothing folk influences and evocative alt rock infusions. The skipping strums of the bright acoustic guitar is supported by the moving wails of melodic notes, while breezy percussion gallops away in a lively rhythm. Todd Hearon’s mature and candid singing makes the music all the more intimate and inviting. In the stripped back richness of the instrumentation, there is a sense of serenity, soft exuberance and subtle expanse, allowing the listener to completely absorb and resonate with the music. Deadman’s Cove fills your heart to the brim with sublime melodies. Listen here!
Hele - Ironsmith’s Daughter
Experience the mystical and ethereal magnificence of Hele’s aural realms in latest release Ironsmith’s Daughter. Hele is the solo musical project of Richele Kuhlmann, a classically trained string artist and composer. The soundscape of Ironsmith’s Daughter unfolds delicately, like a rare bloom, each petal an instrument, with its own time to shine and converge exquisitely with the rest of the elements. The song opens with tender notes of the acoustic guitar, soon joined by the wistful strokes of the violin. As the melodies rise and the momentum grows, the music is elevated with soaring tunes, flickering notes, gentle percussion, and a swelling ambiance. The soundscape, both in its spell-binding sparseness and enveloping richness, does not lose its emotional resonance, it only gains in beauty and brilliance. Listen to the song here!
Leeroy Stagger - Count To Ten
Leeroy Stagger’s infectious energy and passionate musicality enthralls. The singer-songwriter’s soundscapes are brimming with the strength, hope, and zeal of someone that is deeply enamored by the world, by human connection, and by the unrelenting spirit inside each of us. Count To Ten, a single from the latest album, 3 AM Revelations, is built on these themes and more, bringing you honest, intimate reflections with addictive vigor, vitalizing vibrancy, and commendable skills. The music opens with a bright and upbeat instrumentation; galloping drum beats accompanied by warm, rich, colorful guitar riffs. The music moves with the same immediacy and liveliness, never stopping or resting even for a moment. The singer’s candid, heartfelt vocal performance elevates the appeal of the music, making it memorable. Count To Ten is exciting in a way that will make you come back for more. Listen here!
Taylor Lang - Broke But Never Broken
Enter the expansive and exquisite aural world of Taylor Lang, a life-long multi-instrumentalist bringing you masterful and magical fusions of folk and fingerstyle techniques in every composition. The latest release, Broke But Never Broken, offers a moving soundscape that features uninhibited, honest lyricism and deft, affecting instrumentation. The tender, skillful strums of the acoustic guitar render sublime melodies. The gentle, slow-flowing percussion anchors the music to a calming rhythm. Infused with a reverb-soaked, ethereal ambiance, the song grows into an immersive and expansive body. The singer’s emotive and heartfelt vocal performance embroiders powerful, resonant melodies onto the soundscape, creating a potent listening experience. Broke But Never Broken is testament to the rare talent and imaginative wealth possessed by Taylor Lang. Listen here!
Brian Mathew - Waiting Around to Live
Colorado-based singer-songwriter Brian Mathew brings a soothing, evocative soundscape in latest release, Waiting Around to Live. The song is driven by introspective and incisively vulnerable lyricism that paints a poignant yet deeply relatable picture, of being stuck in a place where nothing seems to come or go, life seems paused, and the inertia of inaction grips you. The soundscape brings this theme to life through contemplative melodies, slow rhythms, and sincere vocals. The delicate, somber guitars, pensive beats, thumping bass, and luminous piano notes form a richly-textured, immersive musical backdrop that pulls you in with an irresistible hold. The emergence of soaring trumpet sections, deft guitar work, lush vocal harmonies, and more intensify the listening experience, further drawing you deep into the feeling of waiting, contemplating, and yearning to actively live. Brian Mathew’s seasoned indie folk sound reaches for your soul. Listen here!
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