In this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, we feature three brilliant releases from artists Ben Dalby, HeavyDrunk, and Ryan McMurtry.
Ben Dalby - Where The TV Shows Are Made (In America)
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ben Dalby, uplifts your spirit and brings that sweet hopeful feeling in latest release titled, Where The TV Shows Are Made (In America). The soundscape and the vocals are brimming with the excitement and elation of journeying to your dream destination, here an ideal version of America, the one where TV Shows are made, and the radiant guitar melodies, lively rhythms, and cheery singing heightens this emotion. The lyrics, reflective and sincere, have a simple and easy appeal, one that makes you instantly connect to the song and be moved by the themes. Ben Dalby and his band members, Micky Waters, Jackie Graves and Stephen Pettinger craft a refreshing, sunny musical landscape that feeds you the enlivening richness of acoustic strums, rock tunes, warm basslines, and breezy drumming, reflecting a sonic aesthetic influenced by artists like Pink Floyd to Tom Petty and Flaming Lips.
HeavyDrunk - Love & Devotion
HeavyDrunk brings you intoxicating bluesy soulful soundscapes that will arrest your senses. Rob Robinson and his group of immensely talented musicians unleash their instrumental and vocal prowess in the songs, creating an atmosphere that is evocative and deeply moving. Love & Devotion is packed with emotion. Every note, every melody, and every word is soaked in feeling and performed with utmost vulnerability and raw honesty, and therein lies the sublime beauty of this track. Gushing melodies of the horns, ornate weighty bass notes, luminous blues guitar motifs, and gliding tunes of the keys forms the captivating musical backdrop. At the core of the song is Rob Robinson’s vocals, bringing the soul to the sound, singing the lyrics with an impassioned, sentimental delivery that aims straight for your heart. His mature, raw voice adds another layer of depth and enigma to the music that gets you hooked to the song. Listen to Love & Devotion by HeavyDrunk here!
Ryan McMurtry - Summer Rain
Singer-songwriter Ryan McMurtry in the song, Summer Rain, paints his soundscape in vivid hues of guitar melodies and emotive strokes of his vocals. The result is a heartfelt, tender composition that evokes a sense of soft feeling, nostalgia, and melancholy. The reverb-soaked atmosphere, with warbling guitar motifs, radiant acoustic guitar strums, warm bass, and swinging drums forms a lush backdrop, one that oscillates between the bright vibrancy of summer and the somber gloominess of monsoon. The vocals, contemplative and vulnerable, glides over the music with a gentle disposition, infusing the song with heartfelt melodies echoing a distant yet familiar theme. The instruments and vocals compliment one another perfectly, bringing a rich texture and compelling emotionality to the song, making the track unforgettable and impactful. The soft haze of the music makes you pay attention to each moment and every line of the lyrics, hoping to absorb all of the beauty from every fleeting melody. Listen to Summer Rain by Ryan McMurtry here!
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