APRIL 23, 2021
Written By Emily Harris
PILLEA RELEASES HIS MELANCHOLIC SINGLE "THE WEIGHT"
Pillea is the newest project of Montreal-based artist and producer Micah Brown. His single “The Weight'' folds perfectly into the throng of indie rock- with a bit of added emo in the mix. The track itself was written and engineered by Brown himself. Having this hands on, DIY-approach to music seems to be an environment he thrives well in.
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The three minute and twenty-five second track is a melancholy look into the failings of a relationship- seeking to find a way “back to the me that you’re used to.” Featuring a twenty-five second instrumental in the beginning of the song- the listener is instantly and easily placed within the mind space of the song.
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Its repetitive nature allows for the lyrics, when they finally enter, to swell. Those lyrics, although vibrant and imagery-ridden, are deep and depressing- fitting the sonics of this track perfectly. With an eight-track album, Swell, on the way, I can only assume “The Weight'' will find a perfect home as the leading track of the LP. Although an underground artist, Brown’s approach to the industry can only allow him to get bigger.
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