Erik Hartley’s songwriting is intriguingly different than most. Often expressing cynical optimism at the end of a sour relationship, he creates moving melodies and complex lyricism, painting stories that develop a conflicting romantic atmosphere. Every song becomes an auditory, emotional contradiction that is strangely relatable, and it is through this amalgamation that he produces something real and tangible, allowing each new listener to immerse themselves into their own perspective.
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