Audrey Mac - “It Was Me”
New Orleans-born, Florida-raised indie artist Audrey Mac arrives on our blog with the introspective “It Was Me.”
A quick drum fill gets things started, allowing “It Was Me” to burst into an energetic existence– a vibe that harnesses an indie rock fervor akin to Slow Pulp and Soccer Mommy. The arrangement is predominantly guitar-driven, with chunky, muted strums and a ghostly melodic lead that enters the ears as though some sort of melancholic angel.
But where Audrey Mac truly excels is in the vocal department, effortlessly delivering lines of lyrics that traverse the aftermath of a failed relationship– a subject matter that always seems to win us over. Fans of Lizzy McAlpine and NewDad will find themselves right at home amidst Mac’s chill and vulnerable performance, likely resulting in adding “It Was Me” to their favorite playlists.
The real highlight here is that the song sounds as though it was created by real musicians using actual instruments, instead of predominantly relying on midi or VSTs to pour the tune’s foundation. And while there are soft hints of keys throughout the sonic landscape, “It Was Me” is a track that is easy to imagine blasting from the stage at any number of summer music festivals.