Los Angeles-based Americana singer-songwriter Destinie Lynn is back with a fresh spark of nostalgia on new single “Shortnin’ Bread,” an echo that seems like a faint memory that you can spontaneously hum, albeit you’ve never heard it before. Captivated by childish, footloose nursery rhymes, songs passed down by her grandmother and older sister, Destinie turned an ordinary echo from her childhood into something packed with character, questioning music, and affecting color.
The first thing you’ll hear about “Shortnin’ Bread” is its banjo-driven marvel, the track’s warm, bluesy nucleus that has you feeling right at home. The strings appear alive and almost conversational, moving beneath her voice with a gentle swagger. It’s the anguish of appreciating a melody you even recognize that you’re following along carelessly. The words lean into clever uncertainty, making the listener feel less despondent but letting in a hint of a private notion, an imagining, or merely a momentary break.
Destinie shines brightly while seemingly carefree underneath her intriguing performance. It’s as if she’s egging you on, ferreting you back to that hot summer day and saluting you there long enough. “Shortnin’ Bread” is an inspiration to return to our small, colorful selves. It’s childhood bereavement devoid of smell, and it’s a comportment to Destinie Lynn.
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