Maria Lane - If You Touch Me
Packed with melodies and lines that are generational and genre-defining, If You Touch Me by Maria Lane is a number that is a game-changer. She holds space for a conversation that people have yet to have in the current state of this world. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter has a distinctive style that delves deeply into her own world. It is littered with details and idiosyncrasies that make the song her own, but it is exactly these details that feel relatable to so many of her listeners. It feels like no one is alone in this large, lonely world when it comes to these feelings. Maria has a very flowing and rustic architecture to her music; it flows, morphs and constantly changes shape. The use of folk and minimal backing allows not only for her voice and lyrics to shine but also allows the backing itself to add character to the song. She creates a deep and personal connection through her relatable lyrics. She brings theatre and character to the everyday thoughts and mundaneness that we experience from day to day. Maria sets poetic metres of her own – “Even if it’s casual, it feels better than having no one” is a truth that stands true, immemorial. Her raw, rustic and modern lyrics match the energy of Lizzie McGuire or even Lady Bird. Clearly, her music has an incredible range and depth. If you are into music that feels like a personal rendition of folk yet modern, you must listen to Maria Lane. You can find more of the music in the links attached above.