Nashville-based artist Kyle Kirkman impresses with the alluring single “Amor Fati,” melding jangly guitars and serene vocals with dreamy synth additions. Kirkman comes from a musical background that includes classical violin and jazz, and his embrace of “interesting and addictive sounds across all genres,” results in a sound that captivates in its dynamic tones and structures.
An unassuming unveiling of understated guitar twangs and slight percussion traverses into a calming vocal lead. “You could catch a glimpse,” the initial vocals entice, with moody guitar murmurs emerging alongside the title-referencing sequence. Synths intermingle with the lush guitar jangles as the vocals assume a more melodic composure — “I’m just taking in the view, with you.” An expressive guitar line follows, and the track’s magnetic appeal proves enduring from there.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2023’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Dream Pop.
