Folk Pop from Aaron Wylder

Based in Montreal, singer-songwriter Aaron Wylder has quietly been making an impact over the last few years with a folk-tinged sound that feels at once timeless and intimate. Originally from the Cayman Islands and now based in Canada, Aaron blends the warmth of alternative country with reflective folk flourishes, building a catalogue that’s emotionally sincere and musically understated.

Since his 2021 debut single “Arrows,” released alongside the b-side “Half asleep by 9 most nights,” he’s been steadily gaining attention for his earnest songwriting and atmospheric arrangements. From the beginning, his work has struck a chord with an honesty that’s earned him features in Canadian tastemaker outlets like Exclaim and Canadian Beats and the momentum hasn’t slowed.

Across multiple singles and EPs, he’s proven himself as a consistent and compelling voice in the indie folk and alternative country spheres. With upcoming tours planned across Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, he’s continues to stake his claim as a must-watch name on the Canadian circuit.

Now, Aaron Wylder returns with “How You’re Made,” his latest single and perhaps his most vulnerable offering to date. It’s a stripped-back indie folk piece that leans into his storytelling style, but this time there’s a more personal undercurrent. Opening up about the song’s origins, he admits that it was scary to write, let alone release; dealing directly with mental illness, the single is a musical distillation of pain, healing and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

Opened by the soft plucks of acoustic guitar and delicate echoes of airy piano notes, Aaron’s smooth vocal leads drift in to spin elegant melodic leads carrying poignant, picture painting lyricism. Developing with beautiful backing vocals and atmospheric slide guitar flickers, the song presents a charming pop-inflected folk soundscape that’s meaningful and memorable in equal measure.

Casting a mesmeric listening experience of timeless songwriting, intricate arrangement and alluring vocal performance, “How You’re Made” offers a delightful sound that’s blissfully melodic and thoughtful from start to finish. As he continues to go from strength to strength with each move, we can’t wait to see what Aaron Wylder has lined up for the rest of this year and beyond on his unique and worthwhile musical adventure.

Listen to How You’re Made below

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