This list of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks we bring to you songs that are a commentary on society to songs that make you think of the one that got away. This edition features artists Nathaniel Paul, Nourallah Brothers, and Martin Leroux.
Nathaniel Paul - Pills
Using a delightful blend of indie rock, synth waves, and a lo-fi sound, ‘Pills’ by singer-songwriter Nathaniel Paul is a brave and stark commentary on society’s dependence on medicine as a solution for everything. “I feel no pain, take some pills and it goes away, every day's the same, spinning like a hurricane,” shows how in the present times, any sort of discomfort, be it physical or mental, is dealt with the taking of pills. The warm string play of the guitar at the beginning pulls you into song. At 3:05 minutes, the song transitions beautifully, with an introduction of violin, and lo-fi drums, flowing into a synth wave.
Nourallah Brothers - We Listened to the Radio
‘We Listened to the Radio’ by Nourallah Brothers is a sweet trip down the road of nostalgia. Taking listeners back to a time where the radio was regularly listened to, the Nourallah Brothers recount their boyhood memories of that time. With flying guitar riffs spread throughout the song and soft piano notes accompanying that flight, along with the heart-warming lyrics, you will be transported to happy summer evenings, making it the perfect summer song. The harmonious singing with the blending of a high pitch and a low pitch voice, makes you think of Britpop classics. All in all, the song with its beautiful design will have you reminiscing about the good old days.
Martin Leroux - Butterskies
The intimate, conversational new single by Martin Leroux – ‘Butterskies’ – will definitely tug at your heartstrings. Driven by a soft acoustic guitar and the periodic lovely sound of the violin, along with the deeply raw lyrics that are brimming with soul, the song will make you think of summer romance in the countryside. “Now you’ve gone/ And I must carry one/ I hope you want the love you find wherever you might roam,” “You’re free to fly as butterflies are free,” reflect on the ache that comes with having to let someone go because you love them and care for their happiness. A deeply relatable song, ‘Butterskies’ deserves a place on your playlists as an achingly beautiful song of love.
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