Tiny Beautiful Things
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
Listen to Tiny Beautiful Things
A Michigan songstress with a set of rich and soulful pipes, May Erlewine brings us 10 very thoughtful tunes that lyrically surround heartbreak, empowerment and personal, relatable song craft that’s quite heartfelt.
“Easy” starts the listen with low keys, a slight beat and Erlewine’s radiant pipes highlighting the warm indie-folk climate, and “Changing” follows with a similar, easy going approach where elegant piano complements the expressive and poetic singing.
“Lionheart” arrives at the halfway point and emits a dreamy haze of beauty, while “He Knows” offers a soft, intimate and stirring display of vivid storytelling in Erlewine’s gorgeous vision as she hits some pretty high notes.
Moving towards the end, “World’s Apart” features Theo Katzman and recruits a lush, very pretty landscape of fluid guitar lines amid flowing vocals, and “Brought Me To You” exits the listen with stunning piano balladry that’s instantly stirring and memorable.
An artist with a focus on positive change and environmental advocacy, Erlewine’s songs are all substance and zero flash, as evidenced by this striking and very literate affair.
Travels well with: Lindsay Lou- Southland; Ethan Gruska- En Garde