Viv Sometimes - “Tell Me How”
Australian artist Viv Sometimes has just released the psych-tinged ballad “Tell Me How.” The song permeates a bittersweet melancholy with its rich and mellow nostalgic tones.
This beautiful love song is built around a backbone of dreamy and jangly electric guitar that creates a gentle and light groove. The tones of the guitar have a touch of psychedelia as they warble soothingly. Over the main sections, the electric guitar has a slight dissonant vibe, which heightens the track’s sense of melancholic longing.
A warm bass gently pulses underneath, punctuating the groove. These tones practically give the song the feel of a classic 1960s single. Forward momentum is provided by a relaxed, lo-fi drum groove that heightens the breezy atmosphere. One of the highlights of “Tell Me How” is the mellow and breezy guitar solo near the end. The tones are brooding as they gracefully dance over the composition.
The ballad styled vocals on this track are intimate, breathy, and wistful. The performance helps flesh out the melody and also heightens the classic, retro sounds of the track.
Viv Sometimes has created a very special track with ““Tell Me How.” From the lyrics to the musical structure, there is a strong undercurrent of classic songwriting that truly makes it a delight to hear. It perfectly blends the more modern tones of the electric guitar with the nostalgia of a bygone era.