Stefan J. Selbert - “Chandeliers Always Find Your Head”
From Los Alamos, California, singer-songwriter Stefan J. Selbert returns to us with “Chandeliers Always Find Your Head.” Selbert is an indie folk enigma. He’s easily one of the most prolific singer-songwriters we’ve featured in our tenure as a blog, and we typically start writing his features before we’ve even pressed play on the tune.
Some careful strums of acoustic guitar get this one started and, like his previous releases, “Chandeliers Always Find Your Head” quickly wins us over upon the arrival of the rhythm section. The production bears that time-tested allure of analog from the days when full bands would gather ’round a single mic in the studio and completely nail it on the first take. It’s ready for the radio while also keeping its feet firmly planted in the land of lo-fi.
Selbert’s vocal performance has been delicately double-tracked, allowing “Chandeliers Always Find Your Head” to exude a certain je ne sais quoi historically reserved for artists like Elliott Smith or early Bon Iver, effectively hitting the bullseye of our folksy niche. Over the refrain, there is a dreamy vibe that allows listeners to float away on a billowy cloud of introspective sound. Coupled with melodic moments of lead guitar, you owe it to yourself to allow this one into your ears.
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