In an era where it feels like much of today’s popular music is just artists talking at you, it is refreshing when the music feels more therapeutic, as if the artist is talking with you instead. Hailing from Edmonton, Canada, songwriter St. Arnaud has been bubbling in the underground the last few years by providing just that— feel-good indie anthems that can turn your day right-side up. Looking to continue a comeback that started with the single “Catching Flies,” he continues the streak with his engaging new single, “Loving.”
Set to the tone of steady, tranquil drum breaks and infectious guitar riffs, “Loving” establishes itself on the back of its sharp songwriting. Evoking an uplifting mood as he touches on feelings of love and unity, he provides a stirring performance that one can’t help but be affected by emotionally. Tying it together with a memorable, evocative chorus that sums up the song’s themes together concisely, “Loving” is a song that makes for a relatable, poignant listen. Blending a wonderful pen with an impressive vocal range, not to mention his ability on the guitar, “Loving,” showcases that St.Arnaud is here to stay.
St. Arnaud’s forthcoming sophomore album, Love and the Front Lawn, is due April 29.
