Alberta Native and Montreal-based Singer-Songwriter, Loryn Taggart Releases Intimate Fourth Single, “Tell Me How”
Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Loryn Taggart releases “Tell Me How,” arguably her most personal track and the fourth single off her forthcoming debut album.
Loryn’s soothing vocals and the groove of the track is intended to guide the listener in coming to terms with unresolved feelings and through a healing journey. “Tell Me How” is written about the grief, shock, and pain of losing a parent. Loryn was about to be engaged, starting university, and had just moved to a new city when her dad unexpectedly passed away. During a time in her life when her parents’ guidance was paramount, she was coming to terms with that structure being taken away too soon and too fast. While battling internal questions about life, the loss also brought forth a lot of strength and bonding with her partner and family.
“’Tell Me How’ is written from the feeling of wanting to climb to the top of a mountain and scream about all the unfair things in life, like losing a parent before the age of 30,” explained Loryn. “The cathartic unfairness and loss, and all of the love that I still have that has nowhere to go. It’s a lot of questioning about how to move on with my life. I wanted the song to be something to groove to, something to feel.”
Review
From the start, “Tell Me How” weaves indie-pop’s distinctive dreamy and melodic essence with elements of folk, creating a mesmerizing backdrop that amplifies the emotional lyrics and deeply resonates with the audience.
The song starts with a heartfelt verse, portraying someone facing life’s challenges. The gentle instrumentation adds to the introspective atmosphere, drawing listeners into the protagonist’s emotional journey.
The reference to losing the protagonist’s father and expecting heaven but only receiving silence adds a layer of emotional complexity to the song. This line conveys feelings of grief, longing for comfort or solace, and perhaps questioning the nature of life and faith.
Overall, blending the indie-pop sound with hymn-like elements transforms the song into a contemporary anthem that deeply touches the soul, offering solace, fortitude, and a feeling of togetherness to its listeners.