Hemlocke springs, sever the blight | Track Review 🎵

Rising alternative pop singer/songwriter hemlocke springs show ambition and shines on her latest single, “sever the blight.”

“‘Where are you, my lady?’ / I’ve been in the basement / She tied my ankles up / As a near defacement.” Say what? “You see, I’m not Snow White,” 🎙 hemlocke springs asserts in the verse, adding, “The fairest in our land / I heave a sighing breath / My cavity expands.” Impressive songwriting and plenty of personality make springs and her uniquely titled and themed single, 🎵 “sever the blight”, utterly compelling. The 24-year-old singer/songwriter penned and produced “sever the blight” alongside 🎼 ✍ 🎛 BURNS.  The record features beautiful, expressive vocals, with her upper register shining through. Not only does she sing sublimely, but she also has a radiant melody to perform on “sever the blight.” Fittingly, given its title, there is a cool medieval-inspired accompanying music video. Focusing on the song, the crème de la crème melodically is the chorus where she sings, “Love is smiles away / Will I still wait here?”  There are some variations lyrically, but the effect is consistent with each iteration of the chorus.  Lyrically, “sever the blight” intrigues, embracing a familiar topic: matters of the heart.

Beyond the vocals, theme, and lyrics, “sever the blight” excels from a production and sound standpoint.  A marvelous palette of sounds, comprised of keys and synths, shape the record into a sweet, indie-/synthpop joint. There is an element of surprise initially, as the listener feels out where springs is going with “sever the blight.” A thoughtful change of pace, occurring about 54 seconds in, reveals the cards.  Here, “sever the blight” adds a lit driving groove and awesome, rhythmic picturesque synths.  Although 🎵 “sever the blight” is a strong listen initially, its magic is revealed with each successive listen. If you enjoy alternative pop, you are sure to love hemlocke springs and “sever the blight.”

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🎙 hemlocke springs • 🎵 “sever the blight” • 🏷 Good Luck Have Fun / AWAL • 🗓 5.2.23

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