Jillian Lake - “Apple”
Vancouver, British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Jillian Lake has just released “Apple,” an indie masterpiece from her new EP, Is All This Mess Mine.
Jillian Lake first appeared on the blog last June, with “Tactile,” which completely won us over with its dreamy and redolent sound. The new single, “Apple,” cranks things up a notch, with a thick and fuzzy guitar-driven arrangement that is deliciously reminiscent of Big Thief and Weyes Blood. The distinctly raw and lo-fi production offers proof that the track has been handcrafted by bona fide hardworking, artistic human beings.
As the hard-hitting outset subsides, it makes room for softly strummed acoustic guitar, subsequently revealing Lake’s remarkable vocal performance. Over the verses, her delivery is calm and confident as she delivers the undeniable truth. On the refrain, Lake’s falsetto gifts listeners with a vocal hook that quite possibly will live in their heads forever– the soul of “Apple,” and the idea of being written off before ever getting a chance.
Although the sound of the acoustic guitar gives “Apple” an obvious indie folk-inspired spirit, the overall sound has a tight grasp on the pulse of indie rock. Towards the midpoint, there lies a heavy-handed groove that will likely appeal to everyone within earshot. And with the ensuing dynamic break that hits before the final wave, the ebb and flow will keep listeners satiated long after the song has ended.