Meghan Pulles has always occupied an interesting space in the musical landscape, a place where various sounds and styles converge but in very clever and elegant ways. Although it has been a while since I last wrote about her, I’m pleased to find her still based in this singular and unique place.
She has always described her sound as “emo-positive,” but thoughts of some sort of dark and angst-ridden music should be struck from the mind. Although her music delves deep into the human condition, and with a title such as “Scars,” this latest single is no different, she threads a folk finesse and delicate country sound through the song, creating something beautiful rather than brooding, erring on the side of melancholic but somehow celebratory in the face of life’s challenges.
The injection of no small amount of pop poise and indie eloquence also help to create this mercurial sound. This melting pot of articulate lyricism, shimmering sonics, honest revelations, and gentle understatement is what makes her music so special; it’s what sets her apart from the pack.
In Meghan’s case, the “Scars” she is talking about are real, but such a song will resonate with anyone who carries evidence of the challenges of life with them, both emotional and physical. Embrace your scars; they are beautiful, they are real, they are part of who you are, and they are what make you unique.
