Emotional conveying of an unrequited love — and two souls “passing in the night,” like distant ships — sends chills throughout “SHIPS,” a new single from Los Angeles-based artist Joy Downer. The dreamy vocals lament “I’m not a winner in this lover’s game,” further admitting “the moves I make never get me you.” Lush piano steadiness and whisper-y vocal reflections complement the serenely consuming vocal presence throughout on this stellar track, making a strong impression in its concise yet emotively impactful thematic and atmospheric direction.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
