Thursday mornings are for daydreaming, and this week’s soundtrack is brought to you by Connecticut indie trio Vern Matz. Channeling dreamy indie-folk vibes commonly attached to acts like Death Cab for Cutie and Wilco, “Cityscapes” is a simple and relaxing tune that’s bathed in reverberated guitars, featuring a gentle and reflective vocal performance and an organic-sounding piano,bass & drum accompaniment. Coming in at just under 3 minutes, “Cityscapes” is not long by any means, but it accomplishes everything it set out to. The result is a song that manages to be simultaneously pensive and lonely, but warm and inviting.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Indie tunes for your autumn blues. Formed by a group of Yale students, Vern Matz toes the line between indie rock, folk, and alternative music. The band is led by frontman Daniel Belgrad, a Korean American who mistrusts penguins due to their tendency to perform acts of violence. Pianist Michael Lituchy is an investment banker who secretly writes songs in the twilight while raising cattle in remote Connecticut. Together, their sound showcases an earnest approach to songwriting and mature musicianship, echoing the work of seminal artists such as Wilco, Mazzy Star, and Death Cab for Cutie.
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