Samuel Matthews – “Mythomaniac”
-I can’t quite put into words what this song does to me, but every time I’ve listened to it there’s been a tangible feeling that gets me. Matthews sings with this plaintive sincerity that reminds me of everything we loved about early 90s alt rock artists. The production is crispy and satisfying. I’m not even sure what to say about this song except that it’s just an intimate, introspective slow burn that has all the authenticity you could ever want. In the second half of the song there are some unique production elements that make it feel almost surreal; this is art on another level. The poetic main melody line is good enough for a feature, but the other elements allow it to resolve into some peaceful alt rock moments that are well worth the exploration.
Ian McFarland – “Every Day’s a Saturday”
-This song feels like a time machine back to my younger days of listening to a lot of pop punk. There’s a simple accessibility to the lyrics here that I dig; imagine life with every day as a Saturday. It’s a youthful energy at the core of the song. The chords are thoroughly pop rock (maybe even pop punk) with a solid beat, inviting the listener right into the track. What I like about the lyrical element, though, is the ironic twist about the world being on fire. There’s definitely a certain sense of hedonism when life feels so out of control. I don’t personally advocate this outlook, but I sure to connect with the sentiment. Turn it up a few clicks and rock out to this one!
The Ghosts of Liberty – “For Me, For You”
-Every once in a while I hear a song and think, “ok, this should be a hit.” I feel that way about this unique track from The Ghosts of Liberty. It combines elements of rock, Americana, and maybe even a certain vintage of rock for a one-of-a-kind genre vibe. I really admire the vocal blending that has an intimacy to it that makes it really connect. The duo remind me a bit of a group called The Wind and the Wave (that we featured a while back). There’s an unapologetic sass to the production style here that makes it feel mature without being old, brazen without being too overwrought. It’s a delicate balance that remains crisp and fresh, inviting the listener practically onto the stage to sing along. It’s great.
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