Shiloh, Forever, the moniker of Minnesota-born singer-songwriter Matthew Roers, will have you half sleeping through a siesta and half enchanted with his latest indie folk gem, “The Man After Dark.”
The song mesmerizes with its slow, somnolent guitar swirls and the soft rustling of drums that create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. Roers’ soft and delicate vocals drip with emotion as he weaves a tale of longing and loneliness.
As the song unfolds, Roers’ musical prowess shines through in intriguing literary aptitude because his masterful storytelling and evocative imagery heighten the song’s ethereal atmosphere. The lyrics, like “Here in the hearth, there’s a man that’s after dark” and “Fear in her heart, like no one could tear apart,” depict solitude and yearning beautifully. They paint a vivid picture of a man and a woman adrift in the night, unable to bridge the divide between them.
The genesis of this project, born from Roers’ own heartache, touches his creative process with authenticity. Accompanied by fellow Berklee College of Music alum Mike Chapin on drums and Eli Torgerson of indie rock duo Thumber on bass, Roers creates a sonic landscape that is both intimate and expansive. The production, self-recorded at home and later finalized at Boston’s The Record Co., adds to the song’s warm and inviting ambience.
Listen to the ever so relaxing record that is “The Man After Dark” by Shiloh, Forever on Spotify.
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Review By: Naomi Joan
