Nashville-based singer, songwriter and producer Loose Bolts has been building a name for himself as an earnest lyricist who opens up his personal experiences in order to connect on a meaningful level with listeners. If this is your first time encountering Ian Brice, the man behind the moniker, then you won’t be disappointed in discovering his latest single ‘Liner Notes’.
This profoundly intimate track draws on acoustic pop and indie rock styles, producing a texturally light yet emotionally heavy song. Over delicately handled acoustic strings, a melodic chime, and stirring violins, Brice‘s impressive vocals convey a recurring theme for this songwriter’s life. The retrospective narrative reflects upon the musician’s lifelong struggle to split himself between his art and his personal relationships. It’s often the case that creatives who dedicate themselves body and soul to their craft face this familiar hurdle. As the sensitive and self-aware lyrics suggest, this has affected Brice deeply, even leading him to nearly resent making music.
The bittersweet irony is that these interrupted relationships feed into the Loose Bolts project, with names of ex-lovers finding their way into the liner notes. Even if you haven’t experienced this challenge, we can all relate to the difficulty in choosing between one thing and another, especially where the heart is involved.
You can also listen to ‘Liner Notes’ in our Shades of Pop playlist.
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