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 immediately, day-after-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 purpose inside, that referring to romantic crushes and eventual disappointment. :But in addition how it may be comforting whenever 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 Free,” and continues to enthrall right here with “Coloured Lights.”
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This and different tracks featured this month could be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We found this launch by way of MusoSoup, as a part of the artist’s promotional marketing campaign.