The Palais – “Do You Really”
-Fans of chill indie pop are going to find a lot to like in this song. Showing shades of late 80s pop rock music, there’s a cool energy to this track that makes it feel like it’s not in any hurry. The plaintive vocal delivery of the lead does a great job of providing the emotion of the lyrics. The light balance between the instrumentation and the vocal gives just the right amount of space to let the sound resonate. The more melodic chorus allows that track to soar with a great deal of optimistic energy. The lyrics are ultimately a heartache song, a breakup song, but they feel accessible and true. It’s a good tune.
Elli Rowe – “Throw Away the World”
-Sometimes I hear a song and it makes me stop and say, “who is THIS?” I did that with this song from Elli Rowe. I was struck by the subtlety of the vocal delivery, the sincerity of the message, and the quality of the overall production. Anyone who knows me knows 2024 is the year of Lizzy McAlpine for me, so when I find an artist like this who deserves to be in that same indie space, I’m definitely thrilled. The lyrics are about being willing to do anything to be with someone. There’s a longing – a desperation, even – that really makes the song relatable. If you’ve ever been on the business end of unrequited love, this song cuts pretty deep despite it’s beautiful shimmer of indie pop brightness.
The Satellite Station – “The Great Unknown”
-If you’ve been around ETTG for any length of time, you have seen the Satellite Station. I haven’t run the numbers, but he has to be one of the artists we’ve covered the most over the past several years. It’s easy to hear why we always say yes with this latest track, “The Great Unknown,” a pop-flavored folk song with a light energy to it. The lyrics roll from one line to another. I’m sure I’ve made this comparison before, but Satellite Station often puts me in mind of a James Taylor style of bright folk music. The lyrics are about taking a road trip, heading out without a clear destination just to see what life brings you. It’s an inspiring message. I hate to speak from my middle age here, but it strikes me as the hope and wish of a young person. Nevertheless, it’s a message that reminds me of my own youth when the desire to see the world and meet new people was strong.
Image courtesy: Elli Rowe IG
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