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Clay Goodman Let His Lyrical Vulnerability Echo in the Lo-Fi Reverie of ‘Hello’

Clay Goodman

Clay Goodman made a soft yet indelible entrance with his debut single, Hello; a fitting title for the lo-fi acoustic release that quietly beckons listeners into his alt-indie introspection. The short, sweet, and saturated-in-delay track resounds in the raw vein of Elliott Smith, using gentle yet emotively aching guitar lines to create the atmosphere that the seraphically ethereal vocals drift into. It may be a very brief introduction to Clay Goodman, but it is one that makes an affecting impression and one that proves that once he’s ready to take the leap with a less abstract single, he’s going to take the alt-indie scene by storm.

After a decade of writing in rural Virginia, Goodman’s decision to launch with a track that holds itself back from grandeur is a statement in itself. Every part of the track, from the minimalist production to the distant vocal presence, was shaped entirely by Goodman himself, revealing not only his artistic intent but his restraint.

Rather than using polish to mask the fragility, the production lets it breathe. There’s no demand for resolution—only a request to listen closely. As the reverb trails behind each phrase, the weight of creative solitude lingers, making this lo-fi lullaby feel like a secret you weren’t meant to hear, but needed to.

Discover more about Clay Goodman via their website. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast.

Denson Camp strolls into our hearts with the timeless ‘Hello, Time!’

Denson Camp is here with a wonderful song that is both sad and happy at the same time. ‘Hello, Time!’ is the name of the single that is such a gem of a song that needs more love.

Denson Camp is an indie alt-pop indie artist based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Written, recorded, and produced in various bedrooms across America, Denson’s short discography displays experimental song-structures, manipulated, rich vocal harmonies, and lyrics ranging from explosive expressions of joy to quiet, introspective revelations of self-consciousness. With the debut album set for release in very soon, these are exciting times.

You want her to stay and for time to stop. You don’t want to say goodbye as this is the love of your life. This is the person you want to kiss and be with forever and it hurts that you know that it won’t last forever. You love so much and can’t stop thinking about her.

Denson Camp’s ‘Hello, Time!’ has made me a huge fan of this underground act that produces one of my favorite songs of the year. The story is real and the band’s dreamy indie-rock style stuns me back to life as I groove to this track that I can relate to. Real love is hard to find and when you find it, you don’t want to ever lose it.

Stream this fab new single here on Spotify.

Find out more from the band on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen