Poets & the Misfits

Poets & the Misfits MOIRA CHICILO is an innovative and emotionally resonant call for artists to follow their passion and discover what truly matters to them through creating. A lot of modern day artistic expectations emphasise the result. Whether it is money, acclaim, or recognition, the focus is external and superficial. MOIRA CHICILO is challenging that perspective of creativity with a track about the joy of making art for its own sake and embracing being different.

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This love of art and creativity is undervalued in modern life so it is awesome to see someone shedding light on it in the form of a song. The track has an acoustic vibe with some americana influences, elevating it to the next level without making the sound feel busy and distracted. Sometimes, achieving something impactful with fewer melodic ideas is harder because each aspect present has to be absolutely perfect. There is no room for error when there are only a few sonic influences and Poets & the Misfits thrives under that pressure. The opening of the track is languid, flowing with a relaxed and ethereal tone. It establishes this concept of vocals working alongside the guitar straight off the bat and paints the picture of an artist spontaneously creating music through their voice and guitar. The rawness of this melodic combination matches the thematic identity of this track - celebrating differences and creating art for the joy of the process. As the track builds, the vocal increases in intensity, building this organic sense of evolution. The voice feels comfortable at the high energy sections but really excels in the quiet, subtle aspects of the track. The diversity in intensity is impressive and allows the focus to ebb and flow between the guitar and vocals. It's impressive to find a track that stays so true to itself. There is no huge melodic breakdown or intense change of pace. It is consistent, candid, and honest from beginning to end and that deserves your attention.