Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
Sterling Rhyne- “Little Daffodil”
“Little Daffrodil,” the first single by Texas-born and LA-based multi-instrumentalist, Sterling Rhyne, seems to fade in from the ether. It opens with a meditative tone giving way to dreamy guitar and soulful vocals. Rhyne handles all of the instruments and production.
She builds in each chorus her repetition of “I never, never…” before exploding. It sounds like this was a song she had to get out. Rhyne’s passionate vocals and guitar playing are powerful throughlines. Her production work seamlessly changes guitar tones without seeming showy; it’s all apart of the same lush, musical world.
Her EP, But A Dream, is set to release in the near future.
girlhouse – ”worth it”
Oscillating between mellow verses and an explosive chorus, “worth it” sees girlhouse return to the lush, blooming sounds that dominated her last project, the third ep. Creating under the moniker girlhouse, Lauren Luiz’ first release of 2023 showcases her talents in their most powerful form. With poignant and affecting vocals atop a fittingly forceful melody, “worth it” explores toxic relationships, and the psychological dysmorphia that lingers long after its conclusion; diving into the pain of seeing nothing but a stranger in the person you were during the relationship.
Deming Heights - “Way I’ve Been”
Sharing their latest single, “Way I’ve Been,” the Minneapolis-based trio offer a sweet blend of indie and folk pop. With their name influenced by their Northeast Minneapolis roots (Deming Heights Park), the band aren’t afraid of introspection, and their new song offers listeners a slice of this vulnerability. Their ambient vocals and harmonies have a softness to them, initially sounding similar to the band Whitney, but with a gentle pop punk edge. The group have described their new song as “inspired by early 2000's alternative with some modern indie elements” which kicks in with their clever mix of acoustic and electric guitar. Their instruments twang and flourish in the space, creating comfort.
The album art offers a similar warmth and calmness because of its homely feel – showing a living room with a couch, a lamp, and a rug. With an EP on the way this year, keep your eye on Deming Heights.
Brodie Harvey - “Bury”
Groovy new track, Brodie Harvey’s “Bury” will have you immediately bobbing your head to the beat.With notes of other musical geniuses, including Bakar and Smino, play this track with the windows down in your car and be transported on your dream summer roadtrip. However, as any truly great song does, the lyrics and meaning behind “Bury” are much more intense that what meets the ear: “This next release is important to me because I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and into a new genre that truly reflects who I am as an artist. Bury is about the toxic effects of drugs on relationships between friends, lovers, and family. But the story's groove is tastefully sung,” Harvey reflects.
Bury is definitely a standout track for the budding artist and solidifies Brodie Harvey’s place in the indie music scene. Connect with Brodie Harvey on Instagram: @brodieharvey_
