A quaintly impactful new observe from Austin McGrath, “Coloured Lights” seamlessly infuses twinkling keys and folk-forward acoustic introspection amidst McGrath’s serene vocal presence. A full DIY endeavor, “Coloured Lights” was crafted within the artist’s residence studio — and the result’s a warming, illuminated sound that embraces bed room/lo-fi pop charms in its combination of solemn folks and “do I’ve to hold you?” glistening keys.
“I’m so afraid of the day in the present day, day by day’s like yesterday,” McGrath laments into the title-touting sequence, referencing “coloured lights,” as keys aptly weave in. The aforementioned lyrical drive references a thematic intention inside, that regarding romantic crushes and eventual disappointment. :But in addition how it may be comforting once you discover it,” McGrath provides. “Additionally about coping with the doing the identical factor again and again. That’s scary.” The Starkville, Mississippi-based artist caught our consideration final yr with the observe “Set Me Unfastened,” and continues to enthrall right here with “Coloured Lights.”
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This and different tracks featured this month will be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We found this launch through MusoSoup, as a part of the artist’s promotional marketing campaign.