I want to spotlight an indie artist for you. She’s a singer/songwriter out of Delta named Molly Schneuer. That’s pronounced Shnoy-er, at least she didn’t correct me when I said it that way. She’s been making music and singing for years, but she’s only just started releasing it last year. And she is amazing, let me tell you about her.
To start, she has a beautiful voice. It’s beyond any I’ve ever heard. We went to school together, and every time she got on stage, the whole room went quiet, because they knew what was coming. It’s got this really ethereal quality that she adds on to in post with reverb and voice processing and all that stuff. Have you ever laid back in a pool and floated on your back for a while? That’s what her voice sounds like. But there’s an edge in there too, like someone who wants for more but can’t have it. It’s amazing.
Her latest song as of now, is called “the night remembers” and I really liked it. Partially because its one of her most “rock” songs and I’m a rock guy. But it isn’t rock I just want to make that clear. You know Olivia Rodrigo? It’s that kind of thing, where it’s a pop song but with clear rock inspiration. It’s got a solid drum beat that takes you through the whole thing. It feels like riding the bus. No matter what you’re doing it rumbles along until reaching the final stop. But beyond the drums, there aren’t that many noticeable instruments. They mostly exist to compliment Molly’s voice, which is doing most of the heavy lifting here. The baseline thumps right along as well. However, there’s a really interesting synth kind of sound in there. It’s got this almost static-y sound that really works. I don’t really know how to describe it, so I’ll leave it to you, go listen and see what you think.
Molly is a really talented musician, and I for one, am very excited to see where she goes next. Check out her album “nothing”, tip to tail, its great. Especially with fall happening and winter approaching, its got the right vibe for this time of year. It’s almost pensive at points, and the title track “nothing” is amazing for quiet, wintertime interludes.