Bennet Heidelberger - “Eater of God” & “100usd”
Photo by Violet Teegardin
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Bennet Heidelberger has just sent over a couple of lo-fi and introspective tunes for you to enjoy on this first Sunday evening in November. Perhaps it’s the inevitability of the approaching colder weather, but the warm, nostalgic glow permeating from within “Eater of God” and “100usd” has completely won us over.
“Eater of God” is quite simple in its structure, beginning with a stripped-back and intimate acoustic guitar performance that imbues the track with a gentle, indie folk vibe. Across the top, Heidelberger delivers a remarkably authentic and heartfelt vocal performance, using emotion to fuel his voice, instead of falling into the temptation of modern production tricks.
“Eater of God” is built on a magnificent crescendo, and although it is less than two and a half minutes in length, the build that falls into place around midpoint will keep you coming back for multiple listens. From the additional layers of vocals to the resounding waves of guitars, this one will most assuredly stick with you long after it ends.
“100usd” is more fleshed-out in its arrangement, complete with a double-tracked vocal performance, but remaining firmly within our lo-fi niche. The rhythm section has that classic, vintage-tinged level of production that always seems to win us over, urging the track forward in a slow and steady fashion.
Fans of Slaughter Beach, Dog and Elliott Smith will find Heidelberger’s breathy upper register rather accommodating, which is ultimately the reason we’ve decided to share it on our site. However, the second half of “100usd” fills out with layers upon layers of gritty guitar chords, allowing listeners to get lost amidst the slow-burning pulse, perfect for those late-night trips to nowhere.
Bennet Heidelberger’s “Eater of God” and “100usd” are now available everywhere you get your music and we cannot recommend them more highly. Connect with Bennet Heidelberger: Instagram | Spotify | Bandcamp
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