This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks showcases sublime soundscapes from artists tia louise, Colourshop, and Soul Provider.
tia louise - enough for me
London-based singer-songwriter, tia louise, weaves extraordinarily simple yet stirring musical landscapes that flow unhurriedly and intently like seasons in nature. The peace in her soundscapes washes over you, filling you completely with that cathartic stillness and serenity. Thematically, her lyricism wields a power and profoundness that caresses you as gently as the wind. Her latest release “enough for me” is a deep reflection on one’s place in an infinite world; the key to escape the crushing gravity of our smallness and insignificance in the face of creation’s endless expanse. Through poetic lyricism that blends physics, philosophy, and positivity, she condenses the weight of the infinity into a gentle sonic singularity that you can fall in and rise out of. Warm guitar melodies move to the slow current of soft beats. tia louise’s angelic vocals, soaked in soft emotion and sincerity, glide weightlessly over the stripped-back musical backdrop, like rays of light flying around a blackhole. This track is strikingly beautiful. Listen here!
Colourshop - I think it was you
Colourshop is the musical project of Italian-born, South American-rooted, singer-songwriter Alfredo and his brother Diego. Their genre-fusing, emotive soundscapes navigate everything in between love, loss, and life. “I think it was you,” is a sweet release, infused with just a pinch of melancholy, reminiscence, and dreaminess. The soundscape unfolds slowly, featuring moody, reverberating guitars and a downtempo beat. The singer’s emotive and tender vocal melodies illuminate the music. The soft, slow groove of the music seamlessly builds into funky tunes, smooth solos, and swaying rhythms, ejecting the weighty feelings out to slip into a state of light fantasy. The lilting, lush, luminous instrumentation cushions the heartfelt singing, painting vivid images of a romance that is as subtle and patient as the music itself. Colourshop once again delights with the song’s understated sentimentality and sophistication. Listen here!
Soul Provider - Old Friends
Soul Provider crafts timeless americana and country music atmospheres filled with affecting stories and warm melodies. Each track revels in its rich production, making it hard to forget. “Old Friends,” is a soulful single from the album “Country Dreams.” This track is seeped in bittersweet nostalgia—the evocative lyrics take you on a journey through youthful days in the countryside—and the soothing warmth of reminiscence is palpable. The instrumentation is bright and energetic, with lush layers of acoustic and electric textures, traditional and modern elements, and passionate, heartfelt singing converging into a memorable and moving soundscape. Twangy tunes, radiant chords, sharp riffs and slick solos embellish the music, while speeding drums bring a spiritedness and thrill, like the fleeting joy nostalgia evokes. Soaring, sincere vocal melodies heighten the energy and elation, making this a thoroughly enjoyable listen. Check it out here!
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