Gentle synths and fingerpicked acoustic guitar open “Missed Connections” with a gorgeous folk-forward character, quickly showcasing the compelling songwriting of Great Elk. Coming from the artist’s upcoming LP, out next year, “Missed Connections” ascends from its folk beginnings to touches of twangy electric guitar, bolstering a heartfelt delivery that, per the artist, emits “a message of unity, hope for compromise and regret over ‘missed’ opportunities for finding common ground.” Especially excelling across its soaring, rock-friendly second half, “Missed Connections” is a thorough success from Great Elk that has us anticipating his forthcoming album.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
