Exuding a crisply melodic sophisti-pop appeal with a Prefab Sprout reminiscence, “The American West” is a new single from Ferris Hill, a songwriter and producer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Glistening acoustics are complemented by nostalgic, lush synth flourishes and piano adornments, as the vocals provide a calming introspection. Descriptions of rusty gas pumps and the desert air evoke the “American west,” a fitting visual assortment — as the track was inspired by a road trip Hill took across the American West. The standout track is described by Hill as “a melancholy immersive, song that ruminates on the outdoors, finding inspiration, and Western America.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
