Melodic piano and dynamic guitar additions enamor throughout “Sold,” a recent track from Manuok. The lyricism compels in its themes of emotional isolation — specifically described as “about anxiety, feeling trapped – even when surrounded by people you love.” The project represents the recording project of Scott Mercado, who plays sporadically with a variety of bands — including The Color Forty Nine, Giant Waste Of Man, Devics, Sara Lov, and beyond.
“Every moment is a gift to me,” a serene vocal presence lets out amidst glistening piano work, complemented by twangy guitar mystique; the aesthetic reminds fondly of Elliott Smith in its ethereal yet emotively impactful sound, melding folk and pop with immersive sincerity.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
