Berlin-based musician Ollie Lou Smith is a self-taught artist whose approach to creating music revolves around the embrace of imperfections and the magic of spontaneity. His dedication to channeling raw emotion and untamed creativity into his work results in an unfiltered and deeply personal sound, forging a unique connection with his audience.
He eschews the constraints of formal training in favour of an organic and intimate approach to music-making. His belief in the value of raw, unscripted performances underscores his dedication to preserving the genuine emotional core of his work.
Bringing us the perfect taste of his sound and approach, the EP titled Some Sweet Feeling, presents a compelling collection of six songs. Recorded during the summer of 2021 in his Berlin flat and released the following year, this EP is a superb showcase of Ollie’s ability to capture the essence of the moment, even within the limitations of his recording environment.
The EP opens with “Monkey Mine, Monkey Mind,” a track that gently ushers listeners into Ollie’s musical world. Here, the artist’s hushed vocals intertwine with the warm, clean electric guitar twangs, setting the stage for an experience that’s intimate and inviting.
The title track, “Some Sweet Feeling,” follows suit, opening with delicate vocal layers that gracefully embrace each other. Against the backdrop of soft guitar chords, Ollie Lou Smith’s rich vocal leads hover in the air, creating an atmospheric and emotionally charged sound.
Another highlight on the EP is “On the Edge of the Light,” with its emotive vocal leads, delivered with the velvety timbre of artists like Paolo Nutini as Ollie crafts a gentle indie folk sound of moving melodic writing and soothing guitar backing. The EP closes with “Goatskin Moon, Pt. 2” with its intricate intro leading to a delicately folk rock sound of twanging guitars with light grit and smooth vocal leads floating above, building up the layers to craft an immersive finale to his superb EP. Check out Ollie’s Bandcamp page here.
Listen to Some Sweet Feeling below
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