A quaintly impactful new track from Austin McGrath, “Colored Lights” seamlessly infuses twinkling keys and folk-forward acoustic introspection amidst McGrath’s serene vocal presence. A full DIY endeavor, “Colored Lights” was crafted in the artist’s home studio — and the result is a warming, illuminated sound that embraces bedroom/lo-fi pop charms in its mixture of solemn folk and “do I have to carry you?” glistening keys.
“I’m so afraid of the day today, every day’s like yesterday,” McGrath laments into the title-touting sequence, referencing “colored lights,” as keys aptly weave in. The aforementioned lyrical drive references a thematic aim within, that relating to romantic crushes and eventual disappointment. :But also how it can be comforting when you find it,” McGrath adds. “Also about dealing with the doing the same thing over and over. That’s scary.” The Starkville, Mississippi-based artist caught our attention last year with the track “Set Me Loose,” and continues to enthrall here with “Colored Lights.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
