Track of the Day: Starlight Alice – Mary (2024)
After writing songs for various other artists, singer-songwriters Luke Potter and Jacob Browne decided to shift from behind the pen to the stage as the duo Starlight Alice. Blending a natural talent for storytelling, and their skills as solo artists, the pair are quickly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting, infectious and innovative bands of 2024. Pushing the borders of conventionalism with an eclectic flair, hints of folk, Americana and pop thread their way into Starlight Alice’s sonic tapestry; however, these are merely a hint of the bright colours woven through the piece. Come with us as we gaze upon (or rather listen to) their new single ‘Mary’.
Following the well-received singles ‘I Swear To God’, ‘Impatient’ and ‘Pieces Of My Heart’, Starlight Alice slows the tempo in ‘Mary’. Lilting toward a country love song, this ballad has the charm of older country vocals and guitar, but with a contemporary edginess along the lines of Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs… then again, while the comparisons might be made, Starlight Alice brings a sound that is entirely Starlight Alice. The soft piano twinkles with an Americana intimacy but also a hint of folk-pop peeking in.
Personally, I find that acoustic ballads can be more powerful than any hard-hitting drums or scorching guitars. Intimate and intricate, while retaining a strong sense of simplicity, ‘Mary’ soothes your soul while tapping into human vulnerability. Interestingly, as the tenderness of ‘Mary’ delicately captures a person’s fragility, there is no melancholy sentiment here. Penned as an inspiring song to bring light into our lives, the hushed melody is filled with empowerment and hope. Starlight Alice explains:
“’Mary’ is a very personal insight into how people come into our lives and pick us up at times when we most need it. It’s a love song and the arrangement mixes genres and musical timelines to create a classic sound for today…”
Sincere, sentimental and reflective, Starlight Alice brings a ray of sunshine into any listener’s day with the single ‘Mary’.
In addition to their single, Starlight Alice released a music video for ‘Mary’. You can view the video below or on their YouTube channel.
Find out more about Starlight Alice on their Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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