Monica Uhm - Anthem
Monica Uhm is a singer/songwriter based out of New York with plenty of experience in the New York music scene; in addition to her solo career she was also the frontwoman for some indie and alt-rock bands. Known for her intelligent and sometimes banter-filled lyrics, Uhm previously released an album entitled Cowboys&Aliens using a fake band name Trio Of Awesuhm in 2018. Today we take a look a release from this year, using her real name: Uhm’s song “Anthem”, the title track from her Anthem EP.
“Anthem” begins with just an acoustic guitar before the vocals begin; as the track progresses, percussion, bass and even electric guitar feature, bringing a multilayered and texture-filled music experience. Although the instrumental portion of the song is somewhat mid-tempo, I found Uhm’s singing to be somewhat energetic and frantic at certain points during the song; this unique lack of symmetry stood out as a distinctive creative choice that I quite enjoyed and it added a feeling of sincerity to Uhm’s lyrics. Toward the end of the track, whistling and a soul-filled guitar solo team up to steal the show and drive the emotions Uhm’s lyrics provide home, wrapping the song up in a beautiful way.
“Anthem” is a track that is full of heart and creative songwriting from the truly talented Monica Uhm. From the heartfelt and relatable lyrics to the clean production value, I feel like “Anthem” has a lot for any music fan to explore; the track certainly shows Uhm’s massive talent as a singer/songwriter. As always, we have “Anthem” embedded below and you can check out Monica Uhm’s website here!
