Dazzling in its melodic guitar work, lush woodwinds, and brass energy, “lovedry” is the second single from Lyla George. The New Orleans-based artist has co-written songs with Hans Williams, Phin and Olivia Barnes — and now showcases her riveting songcraft on a solo level, with an aesthetic inspired by Clairo and Andy Shauf.
“I would’ve loved you if you’d let me,” a heartfelt vocal presence lets out, as fluttering guitar strums and a hazy backing resonance drives into gorgeous brass and wordless vocal reflections. Alternations between smitten folk-laden sentiments and the brass-touched yearning follows, admitting “we could wake up dead tomorrow” with carpe-diem spirit. An affecting description of unrequited love pairs with standout melodic charm on “lovedry.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
