A couple new singles from Finnish artist Island Wastrel impress in their intimate yet melodic prowess, spanning from the piano-laden folk of “Grace” to the peppier rock chirpiness within “Empireman.” Both come via Island Wastrel’s newly released EP, Songs from Fleet Meadow.
“Grace” commences with a fuzzed-out range of guitar distortion, quickly assuming a quainter character as comforting acoustic strums intermingle with serene piano. Lyrical ruminations on truth, grace, and fortune arise into introspective questioning, stirring into a thankful central chorus — celebrating the pure beauty of being alive as snippets of electric guitars cohesively enter the fold. Meanwhile, “Empireman” succeeds with angular guitar twangs and clap-friendly rhythms, centering around a jubilant central hook that satiates in its crisp guitar twangs and bright piano touches. Island Wastrel thoroughly impresses across Songs from Fleet Meadow.
Stream these two tracks, in addition to two others on the EP, below:
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These and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
