Michael Simon Armstrong - “Truth & Dagger”
Los Angeles-based Michael Simon Armstrong has just released the charmingly melancholic indie pop rock song “Truth & Dagger.” With lush mellow textures, it explores a relationship that has become torn and frayed.
“Truth & Dagger” is built around gentle electric rhythm guitar. The warm tones have a sense of enveloping you in rolling textures, creating a sense of reflection. A contrasting, brighter second electric guitar is used subtly underneath to enhance the track’s forward momentum, creating a sense of ebb and flow.
As “Truth & Dagger“ progresses, layers are carefully applied, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics whilst developing a rich, slightly disorientating current. A shimmering ethereal synth adds to the introspective vibe, while a distant, slow, reverberated drum beat adds a moody pulse. As these layers blend, there is a weaving, immersive sense of sadness.
Armstrong’s vocals have a gentle, emotional delivery that brings a meditative quality to the track. The feel of the music is enhanced by haunting backing vocals that have a sense of prolific warping.
“Truth & Dagger” is an exquisite melancholic track that conveys a palpable sense of loss. The lush, immersive textures and backing vocals bring a great weight to the soulful vocal performance. The track is taken from Michael Simon Armstrong’s debut album, Be Vibrant, Michael Simon, which is now available everywhere: