The evocative waves of this week's indie pop list are made by brilliant artists like Ava Valianti, Lester Slade & Scott Bentley. Listen to their gorgeous music here:
Ava Valianti-Wishing Well
What do you see, when you look at your reflection? This is a moment of great introspection, and Ava Valianti delivers a soulful track that will become her legacy forever. Her silken voice serenades over glimmering piano notations. Poetic lyrics provoke thought, while being an allegory of self. The singer from Massachusetts has a treble that not only showcases her powerful range, but absorbs the essence of the lyrics-and what the song means to her. It is a performance that is a tear-jerker, and becomes your shade under the willow. Ava Valianti writes about the past, looking towards a future. This is one for all the dreams we’ll have. Listen to the song here:
Lester Slade-Time
A travelling musician’s tales are a journal through time. Lester Slade has lived a vagabond raconteurs life, and tonight, its a fable he recites. In the midst of travel, you might be able to observe time passing by quicker than ever. Yet, some parts slow down around you. Lester Slade brings his simple chord progression to a magical carpet ride that he’ll tell you the secrets with. This is between us and him, a raspy voice narrating for the moments that teach you a little something. Harmonics are aided with ambient layers, enriching the spirit of the song. His possessions might not be able to speak, but they have stories to tell as well, like this song:
Scott Bentley-Fool Becomes a Rose
The brilliant musician from London, Ontario, Canada sings of a time he knows well. Here, we return to the indomitable human spirit, and all the mirth it carries. Inspired by musicians like James Taylor, Scott Bentley writes a song that belongs to a moment. It is not just realisation, but a new reality that wraps around you like a cocoon. He really delves into the core of the song, delivering poetic lyrics that are profound, yet vulnerable. With generous musical breaks in between, the words are allowed to have a lasting impression on you. What is achieved with our time here on Earth is up to us. It is a message that will bloom, for aeons to come:
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