Our former artist of the week, Michigander, has brought to light a new track that is sure to wet your eyes.
This new track, called “Mexico”, is greatly emotional. While his first single, “Nineties”, had a happy, feel-good rhythm, “Mexico” displays Michigander’s softer side: a moment of despair in a busy head of thoughts. His songs are always truly thoughtful without hiding his feelings or being ashamed of them. The combination of a lone, minimalist acoustic guitar and a soft, sincere voice pair together well, and is almost reminiscent of Elliott Smith or Bon Iver and the iconic simplicity they’re known for.
He sings with an audible broken heart as he realizes everyone around him is moving on, trying new things and moving to new places. It’s a frequent feeling — feeling as though you’re being left behind while everyone else is doing well — that we all know a bit too well. The song is left quite simple, used as a reflection to oneself; in the end, he knows he will be okay.
“Mexico” is genuinely something. Many simple acoustic songs lack a true meaning and sound like they’re coming straight from the guy at a party who brought an acoustic guitar to try and seem deep; however, Michigander’s meaning can be heard in his voice throughout the song, and it is utterly unmistakable. It is a song of sorrow that helps us know that it really will all be okay.
“Mexico” is out on iTunes and Spotify now. Michigander is currently on a nationwide living room tour with Mike Mains.
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