Lulling acoustics and emotive vocal resonance compel on “And My Body,” a recent track from Danish artist Mylder. Lyrics resonate in their coming to terms with a “a flawed world,” accepting tumult to the degree of capability to overcome and “feel less powerless.” The title-touting refrain proves haunting amidst the subtly illuminated backing glow, as the delicate guitar layers converge with the artist’s serene vocal elegance. “And My Body” is a moving, sincere success.
The artist expands upon the track’s creative inspiration:
“And My Body” was a consequence of a violent experience I had. I have experienced hate combined with violence where my sexuality was involved, and I am not a person who seeks conflict often. This song was an attempt to write a song which could help me channel my anger away from the tension that was created from this experience. To make lyrics that play with my worldview; to try to accept a flawed world where things like this happens. It makes me feel less powerless.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of May 2023’ Spotify playlist.
