Based in Berlin, Ollie Lou Smith is a self-taught artist, embracing imperfections and spontaneity as the cornerstones of his musical output. He has a charming ability to infuse raw emotion and untamed creativity into his sound, resulting in an unfiltered and deeply personal sonic experience.
For Ollie Lou Smith, formal training takes a backseat to an organic and intimate approach to music creation. He champions the value of unscripted performances and the preservation of genuine emotional expression in his compositions.
Last year he introduced his sound to the world with his debut EP Some Sweet Feeling, a 6-track release recorded in the summer of 2021 in his Berlin flat. Now he’s back with the follow up and brings us his brand new single titled “Some Pigeons Are More Equal Than Others.”
Presenting another superb display of his intimate indie folk sound, with “Some Pigeons Are More Equal Than Others” he delivers a delicate and heartwarming sound. Opened by the warm notes of an acoustic guitar, Ollie’s rich and soulful voice threads gentle melodic leads, underpinned by hushed backing voices.
Perfectly bottling his DIY folk approach and distilling it into a beautiful moment of recorded music, “Some Pigeons Are More Equal Than Others” offers a soothing, stripped back sound and softly flows through a blissful scene. Adding subtle sonic textures and instrumental flourishes such as the graceful dance of a flute in the song’s final moments, Ollie’s new single is a timeless piece of songwriting from an artist who’s sharing a unique sonic vision with the world.
The title itself hints at a play on George Orwell’s iconic phrase, suggesting a reflective exploration of societal nuances or perhaps a poetic metaphor for the inherent inequalities in life. As Ollie Lou Smith continues to share his delightful sound, we can’t wait to see what he’s got lined up for the future.
Listen to Some Pigeons Are More Equal Than Others below
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