Three new tracks that have a delightful throwback rock sound you’ll want to share

Mt. Air – “Ghost Away”
-Right from the start, this song has some exceptional harmonies that connect for the listener. I’m not sure how they created such a warm sound in the production, but it works really well. The closest comp I can think of is a band like Three Dog Night’s harmonies from the 70s, but this is not pop (and certainly not at all disco). This sound is more of a folk-informed harmony sound, so it’s no wonder that I’m featuring it here. There’s a contemplative simplicity to the way the track unfolds, each line leaving a bit of space for the listener to really engage with the lyrics. The overall mood of the track is peaceful and engaging, definitely a standout among contemporary folk music and well worth a spin.

Spell of Leaves – “Defrost”
-There’s a satisfying energy to this track that feels like it brings together elements of 70s harmony rock with a more contemporary folk ethos ala the singer songwriter Rayland Baxter. Taken together, the sound feels comfortable and engaging, with a driving rock rhythm that compliments the quality vocal and guitar work really well. I’m not sure there’s one specific folk rock outfit that works as a parallel, but it’s definitely within that genre pocket. The narrative lyrics do a nice job of introducing the listener to a storyline with vernacular, relatable lines. If you’ve ever felt a bit out of control or out of place and just wanted to get home to regroup, then I think this song will connect for you. This is a rooted, rich, and rewarding sound; I hope that you’ll take some time to dig in and appreciate the artistry here.

Mia Wilson – “Time Is An Arrow”
-At this point, I think I’ve written about every Mia Wilson track we’ve been sent. When this album comes out, I won’t even have to write a new review; I’ll just aggregate all the single features I’ve done into a review. That said… what a TUNE and what an ARTIST! Good heavens. I feel like I’ve run out of compliments for Wilson’s timeless sound. There’s a maturity in the vocal that works perfectly with the composition style here. The cinematic strings make it feel like a 70s pop track in the best way possible. I’m sure I’ve compared her vocal to artists like Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt in the past; the comparison is still true for this song. Even the lyrical concept feels like something you might have heard on a film score in the 1970s. Time, indeed, is an arrow that keeps moving on. It’s appropriately light, yet has just enough of a philosophical connotation to it to keep us whimsically contemplating through the track. This is a wonderful song by an incredible artist.

Image courtesy: Mia Wilson IG