Hemlocke springs, sever the blight

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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.”