This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings moving stories and soulful melodies from artists Emma Forgette, Caitty, and Charlie Freeman.
Emma Forgette - Me and the Moon
Emma Forgette, the prodigious and emerging artist in the country music scene, is not afraid to push the boundaries of the genre, elevating it with operatic classical influences, heartfelt storytelling and powerful vocal performance. The latest release, Me and the Moon, is a moving ballad on love, heartbreak, and reminiscing with metaphorical lyrical imagery about a woman and the moon. Understated, ethereal piano melodies form the instrumentation. This essentials-only minimalism lends a feeling of vastness and immersion that lets you dive deeper into emotions like nostalgia, rumination, and yearning. Emma’s pristine, charged vocal melodies soar and fall with spell-binding grace, moving between planes of tender lows and lofty highs, highlighting her vocal prowess and poise. Her ability to emote with such ease, sincerity and power, reflects a talent and artistic maturity that is beyond her age. Me and the Moon is a soul-stirring listen! Check it out here.
Caitty - Fishing trips
Based in Australia, Caitty brings a heart-warming sound in her latest release, Fishing trips. Steeped in nostalgia and affection, this song captures the cherished memories of loved ones, evoking joy and warmth during moments of separation. An ode to her father and their fishing trips, this song is wrapped in soft, sunny electro-acoustic-pop atmospheres that transport you into the frames of this heart-touching story. Wistful undertones line the composition, glistening through in tender moments. Caitty’s unique voice carries the emotive and delicate vocal melodies with dreamy charm and elegance, making the song all the more hearty and enjoyable. The simplicity and sincerity in the storytelling brings out a vital truth- while the experiences it narrates are deeply personal, their universal themes allow everyone to find something that resonates within them. Fishing trips captivates and comforts the soul. Listen here!
Charlie Freeman - Lay On
Charlie Freeman is a singer songwriter based in Portobello, London. His deeply felt lyricism combined with softly emotive musical atmospheres, create a lasting, resonant listening experience. Blending 70’s Rock n Roll, Britpop with Americana, Charlie Freeman brings a compelling sound. Lay On presents a timeless and tender atmosphere. The contemplative love song delves into feelings of passion, connection, solitude, hope, and soft melancholy enveloping you in an atmosphere that is as gauzy, moody, and romantic as a cold, moonlit night. The subdued, smooth, subtle instrumentation unfolds beautifully alongside the husky vocals, heightening the sense of longing, desire, and wistfulness in the lyricism. The singer’s breathy, raw voice mesmerically exhibits fragility and aching passion, filling the soundscape with palpable emotions. Lay On gravitates towards the core of your heart, and lingers there. Listen here!
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