“These Bones” by indie-folk duo Skout is my obsession this week. Singer, Laura Valk’s smooth voice dances over intricate lyrics in this song about the difficulty of being emotionally vulnerable. After hearing this tune, I immediately went searching for more music by the New York based band and found their second EP Just Words that was released in 2016. After about thirty seconds into the title track I had that moment you have when you know something is special. You know, that moment when you sit a little taller, your head tilts a little to one side, and all you can come up with for lack of a better word is, wow. I do not think I have ever been this charmed by the sounds coming from a single instrument. The guitar solo literally had me convinced that I should run to the nearest music store, buy a guitar, and sign up for lessons.
Skout is currently touring, and I hope they make their way to the southeast soon. Give them a listen. It will make your day better. Promise.