J.S. Mahlon - “Wild”
J.S. Mahlon, from Los Angeles, USA, has just released the spellbinding indie folk track, “Wild.”
“Wild” is an arresting, enchanting indie folk song. From the very first to the last note it is magnificently warm, almost sepia toned, as if it is a lost gem from the 1960s or 1970s. What is exquisite about the composition is that it never panders to modern day short attention spans. It doesn’t rely on contrasts, unusual sounds or fancy mixing tricks, instead it is a mood, an atmosphere, shuffling along to its own breezy beat.
Dressing the rhythm with a casual precision are mellow layers of acoustic guitar, gliding, melancholic electric guitar and shimmering tambourine. Every sound feels lush and warm like sunlight rippling across calm waters. However, it is the nostalgic, wistful vocals that steal the show on “Wild.” J.S. Mahlon’s performance is velvety, melodic and intimate throughout. His delivery wraps you up in a tender, soothing blanket of warmth that is sublimely immersive. Supported by timeless, enchanting, beautifully sung harmonies, the performance is simply effortless.
On “Wild” J.S. Mahlon adds: “I wrote this song after drawing inspiration from a songwriting workshop with Adrianne Lenker which focused on connecting to our inner worlds. The song deals with the dualities within each of us and the challenges that come along with coming to understand someone else.”