Canadian act lone pines craft a blissful sound on “One by One,” delighting in its harmonious vocal layers, fluttering guitars, and “back in your arms again” yearning. About three years in the making, “One by One” feels like a loving portrayal of youthful missteps — and a sense of smitten adoration that persists through it all.
Heartrending vocal tones and chamber-folk textural elements delight throughout, lyrically treasuring special moments that establish themselves with fleeting charm. The title-touting “I would do all of them / One by one” sequence suggests a a willingness to repeat past mistakes for the sake of shared moments, framing nostalgia as a tender, reverent reflection on what was lost and maybe can one day be found again. “One by One” is a stirring success from lone pines, ruminating on memory and love with artful immersion.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
