Intimate folk and dreamy pop converge on the hypnotic “witch tree,” a new track from Japan-based artist maria rabbit. The ghostly folk beginnings exude a trippy lightness reminiscent of Sean Lennon. maria rabbit’s dreamy vocals follow, her heightened pitch aligning beautifully with the lush textural swirls. The growth from ukulele-led folk into dreamier outpouring plays cohesively with each go-around. There isn’t a ton of information available on this emerging act, though it’s certain that “witch tree” stands out with its idiosyncratic charm.
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This track and others featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of February 2022’ Spotify playlist.
