Armed with a handful of beautifully crafted country-folk singles, from the upbeat and rocked out to the stripped back and acoustic, Singapore songwriter and performer Jo Potter is creating a noteworthy presence in indie music, and Troubled is undoubtedly one of her most engaging singles yet.
Built upon a simple backdrop of hand-drums and stylish acoustic guitar, Troubled highlights the natural nuances and passionate tones of Jo Potter’s voice in a beautifully pure and evocative way. While Potter’s voice naturally has the strength and weight to deliver a mighty power ballad or country rock explosion, it’s also refreshing to hear this more delicate and tentative set-up – particularly given the more vulnerable and personal aspects of Troubled‘s lyrics.
Perhaps her most revealing and heartfelt, honest single so far – Troubled captures the perfect kind of energy and emotion both lyrically and performatively for the subject matter at hand. It’s an easy listen, and a strong introduction to an artist bringing both work ethic and talent to the stage.
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