Biloba - “Little Flower”
From Los Angeles, CA, Biloba (DJ Stanfill) arrives on the blog with “Little Flower,” a psychedelically-charged concoction of indie excellence.
The song begins with a heap of nostalgia, conjuring the singer-songwriter vibes of the early 1960s, with heavenly vocals strewn across some remarkably plucked acoustic guitar. Right out of the gate, “Little Flower” piques the interest of music lovers with its hints of Simon & Garfunkel, as well as the lo-fi-ness of Elliott Smith– we had no choice but to love it immediately.
As the song progresses, a no-frills, yet energetic rhythm emerges, supplying the arrangement with some forward propulsion, as auxiliary vocal layering becomes a bit more obvious. Parts of an orchestra make their way to the surface, indicating a subtle nod to The Beatles’ Revolver-era and shaping the song in a polka-shaped rocket to the world of chamber folk. For a song that is seemingly so stripped back, there is so much going on in “Little Flower” that you will never be able to appreciate it all upon first listen.
Elements are pushed forward then peeled away, leaving a path carved by multitracked vocal textures, giving listeners a delightful potpourri of ebb and flow. From the strings to the horns and the shuffling beat, “Little Flower” is the kind of tune that will send you rifling through Biloba’s back catalogue, wondering how the hell this artist has flown beneath your radar.
“Little Flower” is the second single from Biloba’s upcoming LP, Tree Arcades, and we truly cannot wait to hear the rest of it. While you join us in anticipation, you can also connect with Biloba here: Spotify | Instagram | Bandcamp |