Alex McArtor flexes various musical muscles in her song “Loving Is The Way.” Each muscle is surprisingly well developed – surprising because she only had 17 years to exercise them. The single begins soulfully. The piano-supported emotional description of the state of a relationship touches upon Amy Winehouse. Later, the song is aligned with Synth Pop sensibilities hardened by Rock elements.. But at 3:10, “Loving Is The Way” briefly enters a minimalist mode that ends in a “moment of silence” before the high energy return.
Quoting context about the single, “In the new track 'Loving is the Way,' Alex proves she is nobody’s toy. Written after breaking off a long relationship, the infectious tune was penned in an act of rebellion at the thought of feeling owned.”
“I was always into alternative bands like the Jesus and Mary Chain and artists like Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Led Zeppelin,” she says. “Plus, I grew up in Austin, which is obviously a musical city. All that inspired me.”
McArtor would spend her downtime from school writing poems, singing and eventually “grabbing a guitar and experiencing teen angst,” she laughs. She eventually played her parents some of her songs — and they were impressed.
For lyrical inspiration, McArtor takes a rather unique approach, “I’m really into film — that’s a passion of mine — so sometimes I’ll write songs over photographs or scenes from movies, like Trainspotting. That way, I can kind of ‘see’ things moving.” (Speaking of good taste, McArtor credits films like Velvet Goldmine, Garden State and My Private Idaho for providing musical inspiration). That said, there’s always a personal statement at the core of McArtor’s music.
“Loving Is The Way” by Alex McArtor
Website: https://www.alexmcartormusic.com/
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